Approximate Measurements
Artwork Panel: 28.1cm x 35.9cm ≈ 11" x 14"
Silk/Brocade: 37.4cm x 97.7cm ≈ 14¾" x 38½"
Width at Wooden Knobs: 46.4cm ≈ 18¼"
Close up view of the calligraphy artwork mounted to this silk brocade wall scroll
This scroll features the original characters for Aikido or Hapkido with a shadowy dragon symbol in the background.
In modern Japanese, you will see the second character written as .
However, The original form was . This 合氣道 version also happens to be the form used for the Korean martial art known as Hapkido.
This artwork was giclee printed on very special handmade "grass-leather paper". It has fibers and husks purposely pressed into the finished paper. The paper is quite expensive compared to typical Asian art papers, but the results are worth it.