Thank you for viewing. This item is being offered for sale to clear out inventory of my creations. Although some time has passed since its creation, it has been stored in a place away from direct sunlight. Please carefully review the photos and description to assess the condition of the item (including any age-related changes) before considering a purchase. This is a one-of-a-kind, hand-written Tanzaku (short poem card) for the tea ceremony, featuring the phrase "Wakei Seijaku" (harmony, respect, purity, tranquility). 【About the Artwork】 "Wakei Seijaku" is a four-character idiom that represents the fundamental principles of the tea ceremony: * Wa (和) … The spirit of valuing harmony * Kei (敬) … The spirit of respecting others * Sei (清) … The spirit of purity * Jaku (寂) … The spirit of tranquility and calmness It embodies the essential spirit of the tea ceremony and can be displayed in the tokonoma (alcove) or tea room throughout the year, regardless of the season. 【Features of the Artwork】 * Handwritten work by calligraphy artist Kazumo (with seal) * A unique piece created with powerful and expressive brushstrokes * A universal phrase that symbolizes the philosophy of the tea ceremony 【Size】 Tanzaku (vertical) (approx. 36cm x 6cm) 【Recommended Uses】 * For tea ceremony practice * Tokonoma decoration for tea gatherings and hospitality * Interior decoration for Japanese-style rooms, tokonoma, and entrances * As a year-round hanging scroll * As a hanging scroll to enjoy Zen phrases ※ Please enjoy the ink bleeding and blurring as part of the unique character of this hand-written artwork. Please refrain from purchasing if you are seeking perfection. ※ The item will be carefully packaged and delivered. Please note that recycled materials may be used. This is a one-of-a-kind piece, a once-in-a-lifetime encounter. Please enjoy this Tanzaku, which reflects the spirit of the tea ceremony, in your own hands. #TeaCeremony #Tanzaku #HangingScroll #Calligraphy #OneOfAKind #JapaneseRoomDecoration #TeaGathering #TeaUtensils #Tokonoma #WakeiSeijaku #ZenPhrase #Practice