江上数峰青 Kojo Su Hou Aoshi 江上 Kojo means Riverbank. 数峰青 Su Hou Aoshi means Blue Mountains. ‘When the music that had been heard from nowhere ceased, the performer's shadow was nowhere to be seen; only the blue mountains could be seen by the riverbank.’ This phrase originates from a Chinese tale and also serves as an expression denoting a state of profound stillness. 細合喝堂 Hosoai Katsudo (?-2005), Daitoku-ji Ryugen-in Chief priest with signature 'Zen Daitoku Katsudo' 前大徳 喝堂 and seal 'Shirin Ryuho' 紫林龍寶 'Koda Katsudo' 滹沱喝堂 This elegant Japanese hanging scroll features a single-line Zen calligraphy (ichigyōsho) reading “Kojo Suho Aoshi” (江上数峰青), meaning “Several green peaks above the river”. The phrase originates from a Tang dynasty poem by Qian Qi (銭起) and is often quoted in Zen literature to evoke tranquility, impermanence, and spiritual clarity. The calligraphy is by Hosoai Katsudo (?-2005), a respected Zen master of Daitoku-ji, one of Kyoto’s most prominent Rinzai Zen temples. His brushwork reflects the austere elegance and meditative rhythm characteristic of Zen ink expression. The phrase “Kojo Suho Aoshi” appears at the end of a poem describing a musical performance: “The music ends, the people are gone, and above the river, several peaks remain green.” It suggests that after all worldly activity fades, nature and truth remain, a concept deeply rooted in Zen philosophy. The scroll is housed in its original tomobako (signed wooden box), confirming authenticity and preserving its cultural value. Ideal for collectors of Zen calligraphy, Japanese tea ceremony art, or Daitoku-ji temple works, this piece offers both spiritual resonance and aesthetic refinement. 細合喝堂 Hosoai Katsudo (?-2005) Daitoku-ji Japanese Zen kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll tea ceremony / 江上数峰青 Kojo Su Hou Aoshi with Original Box (Tomobako) Whole dimensions: 14.1" W x 68.1" H / 35.9cm x 173cm Inside dimensions: 10.7" W x 37.5" H / 27.2cm x 95.4cm Material: Paper Technique: Handpainted Roller ends: Wood Weight: 400g including Original Box (Tomobako) Condition Antique items have originally crease, stain, damage, and more. I would like you to refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it's difficult to show all conditions by the photos. Special notes: STAIN a little, CREASE a little, WARP, STAIN in the back of the mounting. Shipping "FREE SHIPPING" all over the world by Registered Airmail, EMS, or DHL.