scroll

Date1942-1945

Mediumpaper

Dimensions54 1/2 x 12 in. (138.4 x 30.5 cm)

ClassificationsFine Arts

Credit LineJapanese American National Museum

Object number2015.100.46

DescriptionOne calligraphy scroll. Japanese characters written in black sumie ink on lightweight manila colored paper. One column of 5 large characters are written vertically down the length of the scroll. To the left, in smaller writing, are additional characters perhaps a signature. Below the smaller writing are 2 faded red-orange square hanko stamps. In UR corner is a faded red-orange vertical rectangular hanko stamp. A strip of metallic green and gold paper is glued across top edge (1 1/2" wide) and on bottom edge (1 1/4" wide).