Japanese scroll with horses and Meiji Emperor’s waka poem on compassion — late Showa period art

A poetic Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku) showing two spirited horses beneath a waka poem attributed to Emperor Meiji. The verse reads:
“Even those who are not human possess a heart — how could one look down upon them?”

This painting reflects the timeless ideal of compassion — a balance of strength and sensitivity deeply rooted in Japanese culture. Created in the late Showa period, it continues the shigajiku tradition, where poetry and painting unite in a single act of meditation. The signature and seals of Buddhist artist working in the modern sumi-e manner, inspired by the humanist spirit of the Meiji era.

Condition: good for its age; with natural wear and marks of time.
Safe and tracked shipping from Latvia (Riga Gallery of Japanese Art CloudyYokomido).

Style note:
Contemplative sumi-e and shigajiku style, late Showa interpretation of Meiji poetry.

For US buyers: this item enters the United States duty-free.