Fine Japanese Calligraphy

The Art of Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase

Japanese Scroll of Haiku by Buson — Calligraphy by Eri Takase

Haiku by Buson

In loneliness,
there is joy too,
An autumn eve
[1]

さびしさのうれしくも有秋の暮
sabishisa no ureshiku mo ari aki no kure

12 1/4" W x 43" H Japanese Scroll
by Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase

Master Takase personally brushes your Japanese scroll when you order. These high-quality Japanese scrolls are imported from Nara Japan and are meant to last generations. Your scroll is shipped within 1-3 business days from Master Takase's studio in Washington State and arrives ready to display.

Each scroll is a personal work of art — not a print — and proudly bears Master Takase's seal and signature. The scroll has silk borders and fine Japanese paper, layered so it hangs straight and will not warp over time.

$180.00

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Description

H3030 Haiku by Buson - In loneliness ... by Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase

In loneliness,
there is joy too,
An autumn eve
[1]

sabishisa no
ureshiku mo ari
aki no kure
さびしさの
うれしくも有
秋の暮
buson 蕪村

R. H. Blyth suggests the translation:

An autumn eve;
There is joy too,
In loneliness.
[2]

References:

[1] Translation by Timothy L. Jackowski, Takase Studios, LLC.

[2] Blyth, R. H. (1982). Haiku, Vol. 3: Summer-Autumn. Tokyo, The Hokuseido Press. 904.

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About The Art: This beautiful hand-brushed scroll by Master Takase is personally created at the time of your order and proudly bears her seal and signature. We exclusively import this high-quality scroll with light brown silk borders and fine Japanese paper from one of the finest scroll makers in Nara Japan. This is not a print but is hand-brushed to match the sample as closely as possible. This is a personal work of art that is designed to last generations.

Delivery: The scroll is completed within 1-3 business days and is shipped from Master Takase's studio in the beautiful state of Washington. The scroll arrives ready to display.