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Japanese Scroll of The Path of Aloneness (dokkoudou) — Calligraphy by Eri Takase

The Path of Aloneness (dokkoudou)

独行道
dokkoudou

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

The Path of Aloneness in Japanese is 独行道 which is read dokkoudou

The phrase dokkoudou meaning "The Path of Aloneness" was coined by Miyamoto Musashi as a set of 21 precepts one should follow. dokkoudou is a combination of the word 独行 (read dokkou) meaning "going alone; self-reliant" and 道 (read dou) meaning "the way; teachings".

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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