※ Will be rolled up and shipped. Please be aware. ※ Length from end to end: Approximately 46cm [Sato Issai] A Confucian scholar of the late Edo period. Born in Edo. His given name was Taira, his courtesy name was Daido, and his common name was Sutekura. Born into a family of chief retainers of the Mino-Iwamura clan, he studied under Nakai Chikuzan and others, and was enlightened by the philosophy of Wang Yangming. Later, he studied under Hayashi Ryosai, was selected as the head of the Hayashi family's private school, and also became a professor at the Shoheizaka school as a Confucian official of the shogunate. He produced outstanding figures such as Sakuma Shozan, Ohashi Toan, and Azumi Gonsai. He was skilled in writing strict and dignified prose, and revered both Zhu Xi's Neo-Confucianism and Wang Yangming's philosophy. His works include "Aijiro Zenshu," "Genshi Shiroku," "Kinshiroku," and "Shueki Rangai-sho." Born in An'ei 1 (1772) - died in Ansei 6 (1859). Source: Selected Edition of the Japanese National Language Dictionary Quoted from Condition: There are damages, yellowing, and stains. The color may differ from the actual product depending on the monitor, lighting, and other environmental factors. As this is an old item, please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about minor details or if you are looking for a perfect item.