"Spirit Gathers Together; Honesty Should Pass"
CalligraphyJapanese20th century

"Spirit Gathers Together; Honesty Should Pass"

Taishō period, dated 1916 (5th Year of the Taishō Era)

Artists

Tōgō HeihachirōArtist
Classification
Calligraphy
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink on paper, with signature reading "Tōgō sho"
Culture
Japanese
Period
Taishō era, 1912-1926
Century
20th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 128.3 x W. 52.4 cm (50 1/2 x 20 5/8 in.)

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