Description Ryokan was a Zen monk, poet, and calligrapher of the late Edo period, widely beloved for his life of poverty and compassion. ■ Ryokan Profile Common Name: Yamamoto Eizo Religious Name: Ryokan, Pseudonym: Taigu Born/Died: 1758 (Horeki 8) - 1831 (Tempo 2) Birthplace: Mishima District, Echigo Province (present-day Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture) ■ Brief Biography and Characteristics He excelled in literary talent from a young age, and at 18, he entered the priesthood, training at Entsu-ji Temple in Tamashima, Bitchu Province. After rigorous training in the Soto school of Zen Buddhism, he returned to his hometown and wandered around various places without settling in a temple. He did not seek fame or fortune, and declined the position of temple head, adhering to a simple life of coarse clothing and food. He was known for his gentle personality, playing innocently with children and interacting closely with the villagers. He excelled in calligraphy, waka poetry, and haikai, and his soft calligraphy style, incorporating hiragana, is highly regarded even today. ■ Main Works Calligraphy: Many cursive scripts using waka, Zen phrases, and kana characters, characterized by a free and uninhibited brushstroke. Waka Poetry: "Showing the back, showing the front, falling maple leaves," and other works that possess simple yet profound poetic sentiment. ■ Other Ryokan is also called the "symbol of poverty and freedom," and has influenced many writers and thinkers since the modern era. He is beloved not only by calligraphy enthusiasts and Buddhists but also as an ideal figure for Japanese people in general. Dimensions of mounting (including roller ends) ★ Approximately 58 x 124 Dimensions of paper ★ Approximately 40 x 32 ・There are some yellowing, folds, and small stains. ・Please note that there may be slight differences in color between the images shown and the actual product. ・If you purchase paintings, etc., and hang them on the wall, please make sure to check the strength of the cords and hardware. We also recommend checking periodically to ensure that the strength has not deteriorated. ・Please take a good look at the images and understand that this is a used item before purchasing. ※ Regarding works with the name of a specific artist in the product title of art objects. 【Genuine】A work that can be guaranteed to be genuine. If it is determined to be a forgery by a public appraisal institution within 90 days from the date of purchase, we will refund the purchase price after the work is returned. Appraisal fees and other expenses will be borne by the purchaser. 【Copy】All works that are suspected of not being genuine are labeled as copies. Please confirm the above before purchasing.