Vtg Japanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku

This is a vintage Japanese hang scroll Kakejiku. The largest kanji character means good fortune. Under it zen poetry kanji means Three stars shine, festive atmosphere moves forward, five good luck visits, health, and fun fill the house. 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.

• Japanese hanging scroll Kakejiku 
• Signature of artist
• Material of outside: silk, paper
• Material of picture: paper
• Ends: wood
• Item weight:  393 grams
• Packed weight: 793 grams
• C1970
• Approx. 180 cm long x  53 cm wide (ends) x 47 cm wide (paper)
•  Good conditions. Small stains on the image and back. Wear 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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