Japanese Wooden Wall Hanging Frame Tanzaku-kake w/Box
This is a vintage Japanese wooden wall hanging frame, Tanzaku-kake, with a Tanzaku. A Tanzaku is a long and narrow Shikishi used for painting and writing Japanese poems such as Haiku or Tanka. This Tanzaku features hand-written calligraphy and a landscape representing a house next to a river with black birds flying. This piece has two red seals. The shikishi is not glued to the wooden part, and it is secured with a string. The wooden part is carved with a bird shape and curves.
There are three basic types of shikishi paper—calligraphy (poem, haiku) only, calligraphy with pictures, and pictures only. Since the Heian period, people have been writing waka and haiku on Shikishi paper (various sizes), but in the Meiji period, they started using paper of the current size. In the current day, shikishi paper/boards are used for autographs of celebrities and also commemorative messages to friends, coworkers, and classmates.
- Black, yellow, blue, brown
- Cardstock paper, wood, string
- 1953
- Some characters: 昭和癸巳年霜月 showa mizunoto mi shimotuki Showa 28, November (lunar calendar notation)
- Item weight: 131 grams
- Packed weight: 531 grams
- Approx. 64 cm long x 9 cm wide x 1 cm thick
- Good condition considering age. Bottom piece on the wooden part is broken on one side, the top piece is missing. Scratches at the back (wood part). Stains and light paper damage on paper. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
- This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, 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.
