This is a tea scroll by Ueda Gizan (Shino Gizan), the 510th abbot of Daitoku-ji Temple and the chief priest of Kotoin Temple. The powerful brushwork, with some blurring, boldly writes "Meirekireki Rododo." This Zen phrase, read as Meirekireki Rododo (明歴々露堂々), means "clearly and distinctly revealed, with nothing hidden." It suggests that even things and matters that are considered unknown or unseen in the world are, from the beginning, revealed as they are, and are not hidden. The important thing is to be aware of this fact. In modern times, overflowing with things and information, it is a phrase that makes one want to discern the essence of things and re-examine the current state of oneself. It comes with a box, but not a matching box. Please understand. Also, to make the words easier to understand when closed, "Meirekireki Rododo" is written on the hassou (the decorative strips on the back). This is not visible when displayed, so please be aware of this as well. Ueda Gizan Rinzai sect, 510th abbot of Daitoku-ji Temple Served as the chief priest of Kotoin Temple. Died in 1972 at the age of 81. ●Size Hanging scroll: Approximately 25cm wide x 182cm high Calligraphy: Approximately 22.5cm wide x 101cm high Box: Approximately 6.5cm wide x 32.5cm deep x 6cm high ●Notes ・Please examine the images carefully to make your purchase decision. We appreciate your understanding of antiques and used items. ・Questions about the product and replies after purchase will be answered after noon the next day. Also, due to circumstances, we will not be able to respond all day from Sunday night to Tuesday, so we apologize for the inconvenience, but please wait until after noon on Wednesday. ・This item is also listed on other sites. If a purchase is made on another site, we are very sorry, but we will have to cancel the transaction, so please be aware of this. #UedaGizan #ShinoGizan #HangingScroll #Scroll #TeaCeremony #TeaUtensils #DaitokujiSchool #WithMatchingBox #ZenPhrase #MeirekirekiRododo