Takahashi Deishu (1835-1903), Two-line Calligraphy, Japanese hanging scroll, Meiji period (1868-1912)

Meaning of Words Original text 處其厚不居其薄處 其 實不居其華 泥舟逸人 Romanized version of the original text: sono atsuki ni shoshite, sono usuki ni orazu, sono jitsu ni shoshite, sono hana ni orazu deishuu itsujin Yaku: Translation Remain with what is substantial, not with what is shallow; remain with what is true and fruitful, not with what is merely outward adornment. ------------------ Setting weight This piece weighs 0.9 kg. Material Ink on paper Size Overall: vertical 183.5 cm (72.24 in) × width 43.4 cm (17.09 in)＊width does not include roller ends. (the work: vertical 137.5 cm (54.13 in) × width 34.2 cm (13.46 in)) Condition ・There are burns, stains, wrinkles, rubbing on the Japanese paper on the back of the cover. ・There are burns, stains, wrinkles on the image. ・There are burns, stains, wrinkles, warp in the mounting. Remarks ・Roller ends are Wooden. ・There is no signature on the box. Materials for mounting All of them are made of silk. Other **There is a note about shipping restrictions and VAT. Please check before purchase.** *There may be a slight difference in color between the photo and the actual product. *Notes on Shipping (Especially for Customers in Italy) We generally ship by EMS from Japan. Recently, there has been an increase in cases where packages shipped to Italy have experienced delays or difficulties reaching customers due to strict customs procedures. As a result, please be aware that delivery to Italy may take several weeks to about one month. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but we kindly ask that you regularly check the tracking number (along with your postal code) on the website of your local postal service to monitor the status of your shipment. In some cases, it may also be necessary to contact your local delivery company directly. In addition, if you are a new customer in Italy, we kindly ask that you provide your codice fiscale via chat after placing your order. Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation. Biography Takahashi Deishu (1835-1903) A shogunate vassal in the late Edo period. His first name was Masaaki, and his nickname was Kanmou. His childhood name was Kenzaburo. His nickname was Seiichi. The pseudonym is was Deishu. A master of spear fighting. He was a professor of Kobusho. After the battles of Toba and Fushimi, he insisted on reverential house arrest and served as a bodyguard for Shogun Yoshinobu. In the closing years of the Tokugawa shogunate, he was also involved in the formation and supervision of the Shinchōgumi, a security force of the Edo Bakufu, and played a central role among the shogunate’s swordsmen. Along with Kaishu Katsu and Tesshu Yamaoka, he was called one of the "Three Ships of the Last Days of the Tokugawa Shogunate(Bakumatsu-sanshu)". Tesshu Yamaoka is his brother-in-law.