【Important notes】 ・International Buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. ・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These duties are paid to your country's customs office and not to us. Prompt payment of these fees is necessary to ensure delivery of your item. 【Product details】 This Meiji Era hanging scroll features the expressive calligraphy of Duke Nijō Motohiro (1859-1928), a figure of Japanese nobility and a court advisor of significant standing. As a talented poet and calligrapher, his works are admired for their artistic and cultural significance. The scroll presents a forceful two-line inscription that embodies the essence of Japanese calligraphy, where the fluidity and dynamism of the strokes are as essential as the written characters. Duke Nijō Motohiro was not only a skilled artist but also a contributor to the development of Hokkaido and a political figure who studied at Cambridge University in England. Appointed as a Duke in 1884, he was an influential member of the House of Peers for three decades. The scroll is authentically adorned with bone-crafted ends, a traditional embellishment that enhances its cultural value. Its condition reflects its historical age, with visible signs of wear including staining and creasing on the paper, peeling at the top fabric border, and a noticeable tear on the bottom fabric, as detailed in the accompanying photographs. Dimensions: approx. H 200 cm W 56 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!