Thank you very much for viewing this item on Mercari. Please be aware of individuals who are illegally re-posting and falsely listing items from Mercari sellers, as well as fraudulent websites. This item is an authentic, handwritten, antique hanging scroll from the Edo period by Marquis Michihisa Koga, a court noble from Kyoto. Michihisa Koga was a peerage member during the Meiji and Taisho eras, serving as a member of the House of Peers, a Major General in the Army, and Governor of Tokyo. He was awarded the Senior First Rank in 1903 (Meiji 36). As he retired in 1921 (Taisho 10), it is understood that this work was created between 1903 and 1921. He served Emperors Komei, Meiji, and Taisho. (Born 1842 (Tenpo 12) – Died 1925 (Taisho 14), age 84). For those interested in this authentic, handwritten, antique hanging scroll from the late Meiji to early Taisho eras, featuring the lyrics of "Kimigayo" (the Japanese national anthem), please consider adding it to your collection. Although the hanging scroll itself is in good condition for an antique item that is over 100 years old, the outer wooden box shows signs of aging. We kindly ask for your understanding of its antique nature. Hanging scroll size: 142 cm (height), 37 cm (width). Ink writing area: 22 cm (height), 18 cm (width).