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 Kanji letters with sand and a gourd with some stones. It is signed with a red seal. This artboard is stuck onto the frame.

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.

• Gold, brown, green black
• Cardstock paper, wood
• C1970
• Kanji: 福寿 fukuju happiness and long life
• Item weight: 162 grams
• Packed weight: 562 grams
• Approx. 44 cm long x 9.5 cm wide x 1 cm thick 
  
• Good condition considering age. Slight stains on the paper. Light scratches on the frame. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos. 
• This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan

Shipping: We 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.

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.