【 Handwritten Calligraphy by Xu Shuzheng 】 Poem by Lu You (Lu Fangweng) - 1925 "With a tiger pierced, body leaping before all eyes, White robe stained with blood, still as it was. In the enlightened era, no general was sent to conquer Liao, In vain, a young man aged at Dragon Gate." ・Purchased from a calligrapher residing in Yokohama City. This is a work from Xu Shuzheng's final years, created in 1925, the year he was executed by firing squad under Feng Yuxiang in Shanghai. Approximate Size: 169 x 43.5 cm Material: Southern Paper (Xuan Paper) Artist: Xu Shuzheng Signature/Seal: Xu Shuzheng, also Zheng Xuan Paper Back Stamp: Characters are from Qiyuan, Beijing Jingwen Zhai Dinghao Era: October, 1925 Condition: Some wrinkles. No damage. Accessories: Storage Guarantee Certificate ＜ Xu Shuzheng ＞ 1880-1925 Military officer and politician of the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China. A prominent military figure of the Anhui clique in the Beijing government. Considered one of the "Four Great Generals" under Duan Qirui, and served as a staff officer. His courtesy name was Youzheng. ＜ Lu You (Lu Fangweng) ＞ 1125-1210 Born in Shanyin County, Yuezhou. Politician and poet of the Southern Song Dynasty. Courtesy name: Wuguan. Pen name: Fangweng. Known as "Lu Fangweng." A representative poet of the Southern Song Dynasty. One of the Four Masters of the Southern Song, along with Fan Chengda, You Mao, and Yang Wanli. ー Authenticity Guarantee ー * Returns are possible if there are any discrepancies in the description. Full refund including shipping costs.