Specials

Looking for gift ideas for the hard to shop for? These beautiful items are decorative and practical. Many items are used in Japanese Calligraphy and the Calligrapher you know would be delighted to receive them.

Each item is one of a kind and once it is sold it will not be offered again. If you have any questions about any of these works or if I may be of any assistance, please feel free to write me at Eri@Takase.com

This is only a partial list of the specials available. For more see:

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	Children are a Blessing This beautiful, mixed-media work has the calligraphy for "blessing" which in Japanese is shukufuku. Just below are two paper dolls of children giving the meaning that "Children are a Blessing". In the lowest left-hand corner is Eri Takase's seal and signature. This is a unique work of art created by Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase. Once this is sold it will not be offered again. The tanzaku holder is a little over 4" W x 19" H. The tanzaku itself is about 2 3/4" W x 14 1/4" H. $75 -> $65
	Four Virtues of Tea Wakeiseijaku is the four virtues of the Tea Ceremony as described by the 16th century Tea Master Sen Rikyuu. These are "Harmony", "Respect", "Purity" and "Tranquility". For more information please see Four Virtues of Tea (wakeiseijaku). This is a unique work of art created by Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase. Once this is sold it will not be offered again. The tanzaku holder is a little over 4" W x 19" H. The tanzaku itself is about 2 3/4" W x 14 1/4" H. Sold
	Haiku by Buson On Japanese Tanzaku In the spring rain, The pond and the river, Have become one This beautiful haiku by Buson is perfect for displaying with bonsai, ikebana or as part of a spring tea ceremony. For more information please see Buson - In the spring rain, The pond and the river, Have become one. This is a unique work of art created by Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase. Once this is sold it will not be offered again. The tanzaku holder is a little over 4" W x 19" H. The tanzaku itself is about 2 3/4" W x 14 1/4" H. $75 -> $65
	By Nature, Having Nothing This Scroll by Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase shows the Enso (the Zen circle) along with the famous quote by Eno honrai muichimotsu which is variously translated as By Nature, Having Nothing or There having been nothing since the beginning. The idea being that one should start out empty of ideas or that there is nothing to cling to (ideas/possession) since all things are empty. For more information on the saying see: By Nature Having Nothing Master Takase's seal and signature is on the lower left of the scroll. And on the lower left of the presentation kiri box. The box reads ichi enso zu - or Enso Circle. The scroll measures 12 3/4" W x 43" H.