■■■Product Description■■■ This is a two-line calligraphy piece, "Shosho Chotei o Kiku" (Everywhere I Hear Birds Singing), handwritten by the late Keishu Kamata, the former chief priest of Zuio-ji Temple, an ancient temple of the Daitoku-ji school, known for his noble Zen style. ▼Features of the Work ・Keishu Roshi's Brushwork: Characterized by a unique brushstroke that combines the sharpness of a keen blade with supple dynamism. Each character is written without hesitation, and a pure, refreshing atmosphere pervades the entire surface. ・High-Class Mounting: A dignified celadon-colored fabric with arabesque patterns is used to complement the strength of the ink traces, resulting in an elegant and refreshing finish. The accompanying box is inscribed with the signature "Zen Zuio Keishu So Jigo" and a red seal, proving that this is a genuine work imbued with the spirit of the Roshi. The preservation condition is also extremely good, and combined with the beauty of the mounting, it can be displayed immediately. The beauty of the changing seasons and the unchanging spirit of Zen. We confidently recommend this as a treasured item for those who practice the tea ceremony, as well as for those who wish to incorporate a fresh sensibility into their daily lives. ★We guarantee that the product is a work by Keishu Kamata. ▼Content of the Calligraphy: "Shosho Chotei o Kiku" (Everywhere I Hear Birds Singing): (The sleep of a spring night is pleasant, and I didn't realize that morning had come.) When I wake up, I hear birds singing here and there. ▼Explanation: These words are from the poem "Spring Dawn" by Meng Haoran, a poet of the Tang Dynasty in China. "Spring sleep unaware of dawn, everywhere I hear birds singing, last night the sound of wind and rain, how many flowers have fallen?" The meaning is, "The spring night is pleasant because of the good weather, so I don't realize the dawn, and I hear birds singing everywhere. Last night, the wind and rain blew all night, and I wonder how many flowers have fallen." 【Reference】 Sensei Soshu Kamata (Dogo: Keishu) Former chief priest of Zuio-ji Temple (Rinzai Sect, Shosho-zan Zuio-ji Temple, Aoba-ku, Sendai City). Keishu Kamata was born in Sendai City, studied the tea ceremony at Kyoto Zenmon College and other institutions, was an honorary master of the Urasenke school, and was the former chief priest of Zuio-ji Temple. He has already passed away. ＜Condition＞ There are slight stains on the back, but the condition is good without any noticeable dirt. (See photos) Please judge the condition from the images. The product includes everything shown in the images. This is a used item, so please understand this before purchasing. ■■■Size (Actual Measurement)■■■ Main body: Length approx. 110cm Width approx. 41.5cm