Japanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku W/ Wooden Box
This vintage Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku or makimono) features a black-and-white picture of a landscape with mountains and fog in the background, a river in the foreground, and a house with a watermill at the center. It is a classic Siuboku Sansui piece, a landscape with mountains and water painted in black ink. It is signed and has a red seal. It is stored in a wooden box with the title on the lid, and there is an extra storage box made of light cardboard.
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.
- Silk, wood
- 1980
- Some characters: 水墨山水 suiboku sansui ink landscape
- Item weight: 1021 grams
- Packed weight: 1421 grams
- Scroll approx. 187 cm long x 60.5 cm wide (ends) x 54 cm wide (image)
- Paper box approx. 63.3 cm long x 8.2 cm wide x 8 cm tall
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Good condition considering its age. Some tiny stains on the image. Water stains on wood box. Some water stains and tears on the paper box. 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. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
