Japanese Wooden Wall Hanging Frame Tanzaku-kake 

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. The Tanzaku features a beautiful painting of a rising sun over an ocean. It has a signature with red seals. The frame is made of three wooden plates and strings. The top plate has an opening shaped like Mt.Fuji. The second plate has a fixture for the paper. The lower plate has a wooden carved decoration of half of a building. It is foldable but can’t be folded completely.

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.

• Brown, orange, blue, black
• Cardstock paper, wood
• C1970
• Item weight: 267 grams
• Packed weight: 667 grams
• Approx. [opened] 98.5 cm long x 8.3 cm wide x 2.5 cm thick  [closed] 52.5 cm long x8.3 cm wide x 5.3 cm thick (because it can not be folded completely)
• Good condition considering age. Discoloration and stains on the paper. Light scratches on the frame. Slight loose on the strings. 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.