Freehand copy of a transcription of “The Song of Everlasting Sorrow” by Bai Juyi 18th century

This 18th-century handscroll by Shōkadō Shōjō is a freehand copy of a transcription of “The Song of Everlasting Sorrow” by Bai Juyi, a renowned Chinese poet. The scroll, which is nearly 26 feet long, displays elegant calligraphy, a testament to the artist's skill. This artwork, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, showcases the enduring influence of Chinese literature on Japanese art, as well as the calligraphic tradition of the Edo period.