{"product_id":"japanese-hanging-scroll-tokiwa-gozen-kj237","title":"Japanese Hanging Scroll Vtg Kakejiku Tokiwa Gozen In Snow Holding Children KJ237","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eJapanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Japanese hanging scroll (\u003cem\u003ekakejiku\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003emakimono\u003c\/em\u003e) features a delicate portrait of Tokiwa Gozen, protecting two children from the snow. Tokiwa Gozen is the mother of Minamoto no Yoshitsune. She is depicted in the famous story Heike Monogatari. This piece is signed with a name and a red seal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKakejiku 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilk, wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1950\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome characters at the back of the scroll: 常盤御前雪中抱子図 Image of Tokiwa Gozen Holding Children in the Snow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 272 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked weight: 670 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScroll approx. 120 cm long x 52.5 cm wide (ends) x 53.4 cm wide (image)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGood condition considering its age. Insect damage on the scroll base. Stains at the top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Creasing. Wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and tear due to age.\u003c\/span\u003e Please see the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe ship worldwide by Japan Post. Adding this item to your cart shows you the shipping prices and options. We do combine shipping and if the cart does not give you a discount, we will refund any extra shipping paid in the case of overpayment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Us: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arts \u0026 Decoration","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43258922500131,"sku":"KJ237-kakejiku","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/IMG_8391.jpg?v=1782874150","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/en-au\/products\/japanese-hanging-scroll-tokiwa-gozen-kj237","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}