Japanese Hanging Scroll Landscape Mountains Sansui Kakejiku Black White KJ21

Japanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku

This vintage Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku or makimono) features a black and white painting of a landscape with mountains in the background and trees as well as a river in the foreground. Some houses and a bridge with people on are also pictured. This type of painting is called sansui (literally mountains and water). The subtle border is a brown floral pattern. This piece is signed.

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.

• Black, white, brown
  
• Silk, silk, resin
• C1970
  
• Item weight: 382 grams
• Packed weight: 750 grams
• Approx. 183 cm long x 58 cm wide (ends) x 53 cm wide (paper)
• Good condition considering its age. Top left side is ripped. Small stains on the picture. 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.