Japanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku W/ Wooden Box

This vintage Japanese boxed hanging scroll (kakejiku or makimono) features calligraphy of a hundred characters for the kanji 福 fuku happiness, written in different styles. This piece is signed with a name and a red seal. The lid has inscriptions on the outside.

Kakejiku 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.

• Silk, paper, wood
• C1970
• Some characters: 百福 hyakufuku a hundred happiness (a lot of happiness)
• Item weight: 661 grams
• Packed weight: 1060 grams
• Approx.
  • Scroll: 192 cm long x 51.4 cm wide (ends) x 45.4 cm wide (image)
  • Box: 53.6 cm long x 7.9 cm wide x 7.5 cm tall
• Good condition considering its age. Stains on the bottom right part of image. Some stains on box. 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.