This is a valuable item, as it is a calligraphy by Zuigan Genshitsu, the 15th Urasenke school head, who was also the teacher of Hounsai. You can use it with confidence even at important tea ceremonies. The calligraphy features five bold characters, "Koryu Senjo Kiyoshi." Although at least 60 years have passed since it was written, the paper itself is in beautiful condition without any damage. However, there are some slight wrinkles on the mounting. Please consider this as part of the aging process. Please check the condition in the photos. The box inscription is by the 515th Abbot of Daitoku-ji Temple, Kaito Fujii Roshi, and the inside of the box lid states, "Written by the old Zuigan Roshi, Koryu Goji Ichigyo, Former Daitoku Kaito Sorou," confirming that it is a genuine work by Zuigan Roshi. Paper. Painted axis. Extremely fine box. Height 182.5 cm Width 31.6 cm ▢ Koryu Senjo Kiyoshi [Reading] Koryu Senjo Kiyoshi (Koryu, Senjo Kiyoshi) [Meaning] The flow of a great river remains clear even after traveling a thousand lengths. The actions of a true person are pure and upright. [References] Zen Word Dictionary for Tea Ceremony Tankosha Zen Word Dictionary for Tea Ceremony TANKOSHA ▢ Zuigan Soseki. 1879-1965 Rinzai Zen monk. Born in Gifu. Surname: Goto. Room name: Inryoken. Served as the head of Myoshin-ji Temple and Daitoku-ji Temple. Teacher of Urasenke Hounsai. He inherited the teachings of Shaku Sokatsu and together they engaged in missionary work in America. ▢ Kaito Fujii 1898-1984 515th Abbot of Daitoku-ji Temple, 22nd of Daitoku Yoshun-in, and chief priest of Daitoku-ji Temple's San-gen-in. After the war, he worked with Zuigan and Unso to restore Daitoku-ji Temple. He had a deep knowledge of tea ceramics and guided Kyoto potters, contributing to the revival of Edo-era Murasakino ware. He also produced many of his own tea bowls, tea scoops, and tea calligraphy, and is one of the most popular of the Daitoku-ji abbots in the tea ceremony. His seals include "Kaito," "Ryuhou" (Ryuhou), "Rodo," and "Asa Sankin" ("Asa Sanjikin"). #Why not have your own tea utensils? #TeaUtensils #Zuigan #GotoZuigan #HangingScroll #TeaCalligraphy #TeaCeremony #Calligraphy #Ichigyo #Ochiku #Honseki #Tokonoma #Interior #Stylish #TeaCeremony #Omotesenke #Urasenke #MushakojiSenke #Koicha #Usucha #AntiqueArt #RinzaiSchool #Daitokuji #Abbot #WaitingRoom #Kyoto #Japanese #Shosha #AntiqueArt #TeaCeremony #Tokonoma #Calligraphy #Suzuri #Ink #Hanshi #Brush #Paperweight