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Japanese Scroll of I am the master of my fate I am the captain of my soul — Calligraphy by Eri Takase

I am the master of my fate I am the captain of my soul

我が運命を決めるのは我也我が魂を制するのは我也

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 phrase "I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul" is from the poem Invictus by William Earnest Henley. The Japanese reads waga unmei wo kimeru no wa ware nari waga tamashii wo seisuru no wa ware nari.

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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