Japanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku W/ Wooden Box
This vintage Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku or makimono) features a monochrome illustration of a crab with a calligraphed poem around it. The poem partially could be read as a small island in the Tokai region, a white sand beach, and a Crab. The original artwork is called Kani No Zu, by artist Suzuki Sekioushi. It is a dynamic monochrome piece. This piece is titled and signed with a name and red seals. It is stored in a wooden box. The top two kanjis are Banri meaning Thousands of Miles.
Kakejiku is a Japanese picture or calligraphy mounted on a piece of paper. Kakejiku was a tool to spread Buddhism in Japan. It has been integrated with Japanese culture as interior decoration. Tokokake is used at the Tokonoma in tatami room. Chakake has Zen words used in the tea ceremony room. Buddha-kake is used in the Buddhist altar.
- Paper, silk, wood
- C1970
- Item weight: 842 grams
- Packed weight: 1042 grams
- Scroll approx. 136 cm long x 69 cm wide (ends) x 63 cm wide (paper)
- Box approx. 73.5 cm long x 8 cm wide x 7.5 cm tall
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Good condition considering its age. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
- We got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan
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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
