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Japanese Scroll of Spirit Over Technique (gijutsu yori shinjutsu) — Calligraphy by Eri Takase

Spirit Over Technique (gijutsu yori shinjutsu)

技術より心術
gijutsu yori shinjutsu

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

Spirit Over Technique in Japanese is 技術より心術 which is read gijutsu yori shinjutsu

Rob Redmond in Funakoshi’s 20 Principles proposes the translation "Spirituality more than technology". See the Wikipedia article Niju Kun for additional information.

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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