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Japanese Scroll of Even dust if piled can become a mountain (chiri mo tsumoreba yama to naru) — Calligraphy by Eri Takase

Even dust if piled can become a mountain (chiri mo tsumoreba yama to naru)

塵も積もれば山となる
chiri mo tsumoreba yama to naru

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

Even dust if piled can become a mountain in Japanese is 塵も積もれば山となる which is read chiri mo tsumoreba yama to naru

The Japanese proverb "Even dust if piled can become a mountain" reminds us that little things add up to big things. That, for example, many small efforts can combine to make one great success.

There is another way to look at this proverb. Another popular translation is "Great oaks from little acorns grow". The Japanese, obviously, has nothing to do with acorns and oaks. But the similarity is that "even dust can become a mountain". That regardless of what we start as, we can become something great.

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 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 and shipped within 1-3 business days and arrives ready to display.

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