Life Begins at Sixty – Yoshimichi Furukawa Japanese Ink Calligraphy Shikishi, Mid to Late Showa Period

“Life Begins at Sixty”

Original Japanese ink calligraphy on traditional shikishi board, dating to the mid to late Showa period.

The text is devoted to longevity and begins with the words “Life begins at sixty.” It continues in a humorous form, suggesting that the encounter with death should be postponed: at 70, “say you are not at home”; at 80, “say it is still too early”; at 90, “say there is no need to hurry”; and at 100, “say you will choose the time yourself.”

The text is presented as words of Kondo Honsho, chief priest of Fugen-in on Mount Koya. The calligraphy is signed by Yoshimichi Furukawa, former commander of the 13th Division, and accompanied by red seals.

A separate presentation inscription at the left reads: “Presented by Takaaki Matsumoto, Manager of the Kochi Branch of Nippon Life.”

Size

Approximately 24 × 27 cm.

Condition

Good vintage condition with natural signs of age and some age-related spotting. Please examine the photographs carefully.

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