Japanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku
This vintage Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku or makimono) depicts Kannon, a Buddhist deity. Kannon is sitting at the top of a cliff. She is painted with a halo, and there are some flowers in a vase close to her. There is calligraphy on it. The piece is likely by Japanese monk and artist Otani Koen. This piece is signed with a name and a red seal.
Kakejiku is a Japanese picture or calligraphy mounted on a piece of paper. It was a tool to spread Buddhism in Japan and 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, and Buddha-kake is used in the Buddhist altar.
- Silk, resin
- C1950
- Item weight: 347 grams
- Packed weight: 747 grams
- Scroll approx. 203 cm long x 48.5 cm wide (ends) x 43 cm wide (image)
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Good condition considering its age. Insect damage on top. Holes. Torn on both ends on top. Torn on bottom right. Right end is broken and cracked. Cracks on left end. Creasing. 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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