Japanese Boxed Hanging Scroll Kakejiku Vtg Seto Inland Sea Landscape Color KJ137
Japanese Boxed Hanging Scroll Kakejiku Vtg Seto Inland Sea Landscape Color KJ137
Japanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku W/ Wooden Box
This vintage Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku or makimono) features a seascape with small islands and trees, and a boat sailing. It pictures Seto Inland Sea. This piece is signed with a name and a red seal. The box has inscriptions on the lid.
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, resin, wood
- C1970
- Characters on lid: 瀬戸の海 seto no umi Seto's Sea
- Item weight: 717 grams
- Packed weight: 1100 grams
- Approx.
- Scroll: 129 cm long x 60.3 cm wide (ends) x 55.2 cm wide (image)
- Box: 63.1 cm long x 7.7 cm wide x 6.8 cm tall
- Scroll: 129 cm long x 60.3 cm wide (ends) x 55.2 cm wide (image)
- Good condition considering its age. Stains on image (large and small). Some insect damage at the top of the scroll. 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.
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