“Wakiai Zen no Haru” (A Harmonious and Peaceful Spring) This is a suitable hanging scroll for a spring tea ceremony. "Waki" refers to the tranquil spring weather, and "Aizen" expresses a gentle and fulfilled state. Therefore, it means that the warm and gentle atmosphere of spring soothed people. The inscription reads "Sokoku Mui Hachiju-issai Nōsho" (Written by Mui of Sokoku at the age of eighty-one), and the lid of the accompanying box has the inscription "Wakiai Zen no Haru Ichigyo Ippuku" (A Single Line of Wakiai Zen no Haru) and the lid's inside has the inscription "Sokoku Mui Shitsu Nōdai Sho" (Inscribed by the Abbot of Mui Room). The mounting is a rare paper mounting, and it has a simple, wabi-sabi style. More than 60 years have passed since it was written, and the mounting is likely from that time (in its original state), with overall staining and some wrinkles. Please check the condition in the photos. The box is in good condition. With accompanying box. Paper. Lacquered roller. Length: 196 cm, Width: 42.2 cm (including the mounting) * Please check the height of your tokonoma (alcove) before purchasing, as this scroll is long. ▢ Yamazaki Daiko Born in 1875, died in 1966 Rinzai Zen Buddhist monk. Born in Shimane Prefecture. His room name was Mui-shitsu. His art name was Daiko. He received tonsure under Eigan of Zuiko-ji Temple in Shimane Prefecture. He entered Tenryu Sodo. He studied under Takagi Ryuen and Hashimoto Gazan. He served as the Shike (Head Teacher) of Sokoku Sodo and the Kancho (Chief Abbot) of the Sokoku-ji Temple sect. He passed away in 1966 at the age of 92. [Reference] Dictionary of Zen Terms for Tea Ceremony, Tankosha #Why not have your own tea utensils? #Chawan-ya Shokudo #Tea ceremony #Tea utensils #Hanging scroll #Tokonoma #Yamazaki Daiko #Tea ceremony #Rinzai sect #Shokoku-ji Temple #Antique art #Japanese #Elegant #Antique art #Tea ceremony #Japanese culture #Tokonoma #Tea party