{"product_id":"japanese-hanging-scroll-water-moon-calligraphy-kj234","title":"Japanese Hanging Scroll Vtg Kakejiku Water Moon Kanji Calligraphy Black KJ234","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 calligraphy of two big Japanese characters, or kanji. The characters are the ones for water and moon. The background of the scroll is an elegant pattern in dark colors. This piece is signed with names and red seals. \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\u003ePaper, wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1970\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacters: 水月 water and moon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 212 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked weight: 500 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScroll approx. 140 cm long x 43.3 cm wide (ends) x 37.7 cm wide (image)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGood condition considering its age. Stains on outside the image.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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":43258892779555,"sku":"KJ234-kakejiku","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/IMG_8308.jpg?v=1782870688","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/en-au\/products\/japanese-hanging-scroll-water-moon-calligraphy-kj234","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}