Japanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku W/ Wooden Box
This vintage Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku or makimono) features a sansui (mountains and river) landscape in colors. It features mountains in the background and a river with a watermill in the center. This piece is signed with a name and a red seal. It is stored in a wooden box with paper packaging.
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.
- Paper, silk, resin
- C1980
- Item weight: 948 grams
- Packed weight: 1148 grams
- Scroll approx. 177 cm long x 58 cm wide (ends) x 53.5 cm wide (paper)
- Paper box approx. 62 cm long x 8 cm wide x 8 cm tall
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Good condition considering its age. Small brown stains on the back. Small tear on the top corner (back). 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 and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
