Fine Japanese Calligraphy

The Art of Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase

Japanese Scroll of Cry in the dojo - Laugh on the battlefield (doujou de naki senjou de warau) — Calligraphy by Eri Takase

Cry in the dojo - Laugh on the battlefield (doujou de naki senjou de warau)

道場で泣き戦場で笑う doujou de naki senjou de warau

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

Cry in the dojo - Laugh on the battlefield in Japanese is 道場で泣き戦場で笑う which is read doujou de naki senjou de warau This Japanese phrase doujou de naki senjou de warau is composed of the kanji 道場 (read doujou) meaning "Dojo", the grammatical element (read de) meaning "in; at", 泣き (read naki) meaning "to cry", 戦場 (read senjou) meaning "battlefield", the grammatical element (read de) meaning "in; at" and 笑う (read warau) meaning "to laugh". 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.