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Kozuka Calligraphy


Bob M.

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Hi , 

 

Have recently posted this kozuka on another thread , but I would most grateful if someone would take a look at the inscription , or point me in the right direction towards getting it translated.

 

The kozuka itself is by Tsuchiya Takechika ( signed Hogen Issai )

 

Many Thanks !

 

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Hi,

The Poem:

かへりみよ、これもむかしは花、すすき(薄)まねきしそで(袖)のなごりなりけり。

 

Meaning(free translation):
When living, she(bone) was a beauty like a flower.
But Japanese pampas grass is fluttering in the wind like sleeves of her Kimono now.

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