Kansui tataete ai no gotoshi 澗水湛如藍（かんすいたたえてあいのごとし）｜Tsuruta Gyokukan 鶴田玉澗（つるたぎょくかん） This hanging scroll presents the phrase “Kansui tataete ai no gotoshi,” describing the image of valley stream water held deep and blue, like indigo. The phrase is commonly used together with “Yamabana hiraite nishiki ni nitaru,” and in the context of the tea ceremony, scrolls are selected according to the season or occasion. This work is regarded as suitable for the spring season. It is a calligraphic work by a high-ranking Zen priest associated with Daitoku-ji, a temple deeply connected with the tradition of tea. --- Artist Profile Tsuruta Gyokukan is a Zen priest of the Rinzai school, Daitoku-ji lineage. He serves as the head priest of Horin-ji Temple. --- Accessories Paulownia wood storage box. --- Dimensions & Weight Main sheet: Height 101 cm × Width 28.5 cm Overall size: Height 175 cm × Width 31 cm × Depth 2.5 cm Box size (including accessories): Height 8 cm × Width 39 cm × Depth 8 cm Weight: 202 g Total packed weight before shipping: 621 g --- Technique & Condition Technique: Calligraphy, ink trace on paper. The main sheet and the paulownia wood box are signed and bear seals. Condition: Excellent condition. --- Shipping Shipping via Japan Post EMS from Japan. Items are shipped only to countries where EMS delivery from Japan is available. Items are securely packed to ensure safe international delivery. Import duties, VAT, and customs handling fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer. For bidders in the United States: Please note that Japan Post is currently not accepting EMS shipments of commercial goods to the United States. If the winning bidder’s shipping address is in the United States, the item will be shipped via DHL Express instead. Please be aware that shipping costs via DHL are significantly higher than EMS rates. For bidders in Italy: When shipping via EMS, a codice fiscale is required. Please inform us of your codice fiscale after winning the auction.