{"product_id":"japanese-boxed-hanging-scroll-man-tiger-zen-kj160","title":"Japanese Boxed Hanging Scroll Vtg Kakejiku Man Hanging Vine Tiger Zen Koan KJ160","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eJapanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku W\/ Wooden Box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Japanese boxed hanging scroll (\u003cem\u003ekakejiku\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003emakimono\u003c\/em\u003e) represents a man hanging from a vine over a cliff where stands a fierce tiger. The vine, attached to a pine tree, is being eaten by two mice. The man is hanging above the sea where a dragon is swimming. This scroll is possibly inspired by a Zen story (or \u003cem\u003ekoan\u003c\/em\u003e) called The Tiger and the Strawberry. The scroll is signed with a name and a red seal. The lid of the matching wooden box has inscriptions on the outside and the inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKakejiku 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilk, wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1970\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 902 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked weight: 1300 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScroll: 192 cm long x 59.8 cm wide (ends) x 54.4 cm wide (paper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox: 63 cm long x 8 cm wide x 7.7 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGood condition considering its age. Light stains. 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":40914417287203,"sku":"KJ160 kakejiku","price":189.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/Japanese-Boxed-Hanging-Scroll-Vtg-Kakejiku-Man-Hanging-Vine-Tiger-Zen-Koan-KJ160.jpg?v=1754508738","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/en-ca\/products\/japanese-boxed-hanging-scroll-man-tiger-zen-kj160","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}