{"product_id":"japanese-hanging-scroll-buddhist-calligraphy-amitabha-sutra-kj177","title":"Japanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku Vtg Buddhist Calligraphy Amitabha Sutra KJ177","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eJapanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Japanese hanging scroll (\u003cem\u003ekakejiku\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003emakimono\u003c\/em\u003e) features calligraphy of the Amitabha Sutra, or Amida-kyo in Japanese. The words of the sutra are written in such a way that 6 big kanji characters in white appear from the text. The 6 characters are Namu Amida Butsu, a mantra with the name of the deity. This piece is signed with red seals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKakejiku 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilk, paper, wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1970\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome characters: 南無阿弥陀仏 Namu Amida Butsuu, 仏説阿弥陀経 Bussetsu Amida-Kyou\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 421 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked weight: 821 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScroll approx. 189 cm long x 58 cm wide (ends) x 52.5 cm wide (image)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGood condition considering its age. Some stains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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":41409744371747,"sku":"KJ177 kakejiku","price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/Japanese-Hanging-Scroll-Kakejiku-Vtg-Buddhist-Calligraphy-Amitabha-Sutra-KJ177.jpg?v=1763580698","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/en-fr\/products\/japanese-hanging-scroll-buddhist-calligraphy-amitabha-sutra-kj177","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}