貢ぎ引く車待つ間を 楽しみに休む 寝牛のこころやすさよ The sleeping cow rests peacefully while waiting for the car to pull in the tribute. 中原南天棒 Nakahra Nantenbo (1839-1925) A Zen monk of the late Edo and Taisho periods. He is also known by another name, 白崖窟 Hakkeikutsu, but is more widely known as 南天棒 (Nantenbo). He is known as one of the most powerful monks of the Meiji period, who always carried a Nanten stick with him. He visited Zen temples all over the country and beat monks in training without mercy. He traveled all over the country, challenging even his masters to Zen battles. He went to as many as twenty-five dojos, and if he found someone inexperienced, he would beat him mercilessly with a Nantian stick. At a time when telephones and telegraphs were inadequate, rumors of the arrival of the Nantenbo had some people trembling with fear. He also devoted himself to teaching the laity, and his influence was felt by such figures as 山岡鉄舟 Yamaoka Tesshu, 乃木希典 Nogi Maresuke, and 児玉源太郎 Kodama Gentaro. with signature 'Nantenbo' 南天棒 and seal 'Nantenbo' 南天棒 'Toshu' 鄧州 中原南天棒 Nakahara Nantenbo (1839-1925) Rinzai sect priest Buddhist monk Japanese antique art Zen kakejiku kakemono hanging scroll / Sleeping Cow Whole dimensions: 20.5" W x 78.7" H / 52.2cm x 200cm Inside dimensions: 13.3" W x 53.8" H / 33.9cm x 136.8cm Material: Paper Technique: Handpainted Roller ends: Wood Weight: 270g Condition Antique items have originally crease, stain, damage, and more. I would like you to refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it's difficult to show all conditions by the photos. Special notes: STAIN, CREASE, DAMAGE a little, FOLD, HOLE, WARP, STAIN DAMAGE in the back of the mounting. Shipping "FREE SHIPPING" all over the world by Registered Airmail, EMS, or DHL