Japanese Hanging Scroll Vtg Kakejiku Calligraphy Kotobuki Fan Shape Color KJ140
Japanese Hanging Scroll Vtg Kakejiku Calligraphy Kotobuki Fan Shape Color KJ140
Japanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku W/ Wooden Box
This vintage Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku or makimono) features calligraphy of one character painted in light blue on a red fan shape. The kanji is kotobuki, meaning congratulations. The box has characters on the inside and the outside of the lid.
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.
- Paper, wood
- C1930
- Characters: 寿 kotobuki long life, congratulations
- Item weight: 697 grams
- Packed weight: 1100 grams
- Approx.
- Scroll: 136.5 cm long x 66.4 cm wide (ends) x 60.6 cm wide (image)
- Box: 68.3 cm long x 7.3 cm wide x 7 cm tall
- Scroll: 136.5 cm long x 66.4 cm wide (ends) x 60.6 cm wide (image)
- Good condition considering its age. Stains on image. Creasing. Ripped on the top left part. Dents/dirt/stains on box. 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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