Japanese Hanging Scroll Namu Amida Butsu Buddhist Chant Kakejiku KJ1
Japanese Hanging Scroll Namu Amida Butsu Buddhist Chant Kakejiku KJ1
Japanese Hanging Scroll Namu Amida Butsu Buddhist Chant Kakejiku KJ1
Japanese Hanging Scroll Namu Amida Butsu Buddhist Chant Kakejiku KJ1
Japanese Hanging Scroll Namu Amida Butsu Buddhist Chant Kakejiku KJ1
Japanese Hanging Scroll Namu Amida Butsu Buddhist Chant Kakejiku KJ1
Japanese Hanging Scroll Namu Amida Butsu Buddhist Chant Kakejiku KJ1
Japanese Hanging Scroll Namu Amida Butsu Buddhist Chant Kakejiku KJ1
Japanese Hanging Scroll Namu Amida Butsu Buddhist Chant Kakejiku KJ1
Japanese Hanging Scroll Namu Amida Butsu Buddhist Chant Kakejiku KJ1
Japanese Hanging Scroll Namu Amida Butsu Buddhist Chant Kakejiku KJ1
Japanese Hanging Scroll Namu Amida Butsu Buddhist Chant Kakejiku KJ1

Japanese Hanging Scroll Namu Amida Butsu Buddhist Chant Kakejiku KJ1

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Japanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku

This vintage Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku or makimono) features calligraphy in 6 characters of Na Mu A Mi Da Butsu. Namu Amida Butsu is a famous Buddhist chant that means to believe in Amida Butsu sincerely. This piece is signed and has red seals.

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
  • Paper, silk, wood
  • C1970
  • Characters: 南無阿彌改佛 Namu Amida Butsu
  • Item weight: 450 grams
  • Packed weight: 1000 grams
  • Approx. 172 cm long x 60 cm wide (ends) x 54 cm wide (paper)
  •  Good condition considering its age. Small stains on the bottom 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.

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