This hanging scroll is a masterpiece of calligraphy that depicts “Gyokumon Kan”, a famous poem by Wang Zhihuan.
黄河遠上白雲間 一片孤城万仞山 羌笛何須怨楊柳 春光不度玉門関
Kouga Tooku Noboru haku un no kan
Ippen no Kojou Banjin no Yama
Kyouteki Nanzo Moti in Youryuu o Uramu wo
Shunkou Wata razu Gyokumonkan
This poem was composed by Wang Zhihuan, a poet of the Tang dynasty. It depicts the distant Yellow River, the solitary mountain fortress, the sad flute sound, and the absence of spring scenery, expressing the grandeur and loneliness of Gyokumon Kan.
Gyokumon Kan, also known as the Jade Gate Pass, was a strategic pass on the Silk Road that connected China and the Western Regions. Many cultures and goods were exchanged through this pass, making it a vital point of contact between different civilizations.
By hanging this scroll in your room, you will create an atmosphere of oriental elegance and charm. You will also feel the thoughts and emotions of Wang Zhihuan that are embedded in this poem, which will enrich and deepen your mind.
Every time you look at this scroll, you will be able to imagine the exotic landscapes and history of a faraway land. You will also learn from Wang Zhihuan’s poetry and develop a poetic sensibility and perspective like him.
※Please note this explanation is translated into English by using an automatic translator.
※Please excuse us as you may find some unnatural expressions.
What is "KAKEJIKU"? -The Japanese Hanging Scroll- and how to enjoy them?
KAKEJIKU is traditionally displayed in TOKONOMA(an alcove in traditional Japanese room).
They maily display for their guests and for carrying out the seasonal events.
So why don't you have a few and try changing them depends on the guests, seasons and even for your feelings!
Modern Japanese houses even don't have a TOKONOMA, so less and less people are displaying them these days.
It is a shame that people forget about KAKEJIKU.
However it is more important to actually display, respect and enjoy in your own ways rather than following all the traditional ways.
You can enjoy freely and display in just like any ways!!
Shipping
There is the case that I do not have shipping on depending on a country and an area.
Please understand it.
--- EMS or DHL(expedited) ---
Fast Delivery (usually 4-7 days to the US)
A reliable method which comes with tracking numbers and insurance.
--- ePACKET(Standard) ---
※My first recommendation of all shipping methods
Relatively Fast Delivery(usually 7-14 days to the US).
This is a cheaper method than EMS and a faster method than SAL.
A very reliable shipping method comes with registered mail which has two records when it is shipped and delivered, and also comes with insurance.
--- SAL registered mail(Economy) ---
Slow Delivery(usually 14-28 days to the US)
※It sometimes takes delivery time of more than 1 month.
A registered mail which comes with two records when it is shipped and delivered, and also comes with insurance.
But I don't recommend SAL.
※SAL is not usable in some country
※SAL registered mail can't be offered to the following country.
(Australia, Greenland, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Hungary, Finland, Poland)
※Shipping charge on SAL isn't calculated automatically in the country outside the United States.
When you request SAL, please contact me.
About Combined Shipping
Combined shipping is available for your convenience, but I can only combine items of same sorts or similar shapes and also items of auctions in a same week.(Those auctions end within 7 days)
Before making any payments, please let me know the list of all items you have purchased and I will send you the final invoice including the freight.
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JUN 10.2020 - Currently only DHL shipping is available.
Of course it is possible to combined shipping.
Shipping costs saved in the package are not calculated automatically.
If we can save the shipping cost, we will provide a partial refund later.
AUG 24.2020
We also use Japan Post to ship to the countries or areas where they are still able to deliver.