Calligraphy artwork "Kōhi Shihyō" with a red frame. "Kōhi Shihyō" Calligraphy Artwork by Prince Nishi.

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A calligraphy work titled 光被四表 (Kōhi Shihyō) with a red frame.
The calligraphy in the image is believed to be the work of Prince Kan'in Kotohito (閑院宮載仁親王), a member of the Japanese Imperial Family and a military officer.
Content and Meaning of the Calligraphy
The four characters written largely in the center are 光被四表.
Reading: Kōhi Shihyō / Hikari shihyō ni oyobu
Meaning: The light of virtue illuminates all corners of the world (to the ends of the four directions).
Origin: This phrase originates from the Book of Documents (Shōsho), China's oldest historical text, specifically from the Canon of Yao within the Book of Yu.
About the Author
載仁親王 (Kotohito Shinnō) written on the left refers to Prince Kan'in Kotohito, the 6th head of the Kan'in-no-miya family.
Born as the 16th son of Prince Fushimi Kuniie, he succeeded to the Kan'in-no-miya house.
Active from the Meiji to the Shōwa eras, he held important positions such as Marshal General of the Army and President of the Japanese Red Cross Society.
Prince Kotohito was also known as a skilled calligrapher, and his works remain on記念碑 (kinenhi - commemorative monuments) and in paintings and calligraphy throughout Japan.
- Title: 光被四表 (Kōhi Shihyō)
- Artwork Type: Calligraphy
- Frame Color: Red
- Artist: Prince Kotohito (仁親王)

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