Rare early Meiji period calligraphy on paper by Oka Sankyō (岡三橋 or おかさんきょう, 1832-1894), native of Choshu and samurai skilled both in martial arts and calligraphy. He studied under Yoshida Shōin at the Shōkasonjuku Academy (松下村塾) and later became the Cabinet Secretary of Japan.
Panel is signed with his seals 三橋, 岡氏 and 雨香. Great piece of history, nicely framed and glazed.
Some age-related creasing and marks as per photographs.
Dimensions: frame measures 55.5×25 cm; visible area of the artwork 43×13 cm.
