【 Handwritten Calligraphy by Xu Shuzheng 】 Poem by Lu You (Lu Fangweng) - 1925 "With a tiger pierced, body leaping before a thousand eyes, My white robe still stained with blood. In this enlightened era, no general is needed to conquer Liao, I, a young man, have aged in vain at Dragon Gate." ・Purchased from a calligrapher residing in Yokohama City. This is a work from Xu Shuzheng's final years, created in 1925, the year he was executed by firing squad under Feng Yuxiang in Shanghai. Approximate Size: 169 x 43.5 cm Material: Southern Paper (Xuan Paper) Artist: Xu Shuzheng Signature/Seal: Xu Shuzheng, also known as Youzheng Xuan Paper Backing Seal: Characters are from Qiyuan, Beijing Jingwen Studio Era: October, 1925 (14th year of the Republic) Condition: Some wrinkles. No damage. Accessories: Storage Guarantee Certificate ＜ Xu Shuzheng ＞ 1880 (Guangxu 6th year) – 1925 (14th year of the Republic) Military officer and politician of the late Qing dynasty and early Republic of China. A prominent military figure of the Anhui clique in the Beijing government. Considered one of the "Four Great Generals" under Duan Qirui, and served as a staff officer. His courtesy name was Youzheng. ＜ Lu You (Lu Fangweng) ＞ 1125 – 1210 Born in Shanyin County, Yuezhou. Politician and poet of the Southern Song dynasty. Courtesy name: Wuguan. Pen name: Fangweng. Known as "Lu Fangweng." A representative poet of the Southern Song dynasty. One of the Four Masters of the Southern Song, along with Fan Chengda, You Mao, and Yang Wanli. ー Authenticity Guarantee ー * Returns are possible if there are any defects in the description. A full refund, including shipping costs, will be provided.