{"product_id":"japanese-boxed-hanging-scroll-sixteen-arhats-kj155","title":"Japanese Boxed Hanging Scroll Kakejiku Vtg Sixteen Arhats Zen Buddhism KJ155","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eJapanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku W\/ Wooden Box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku or makimono) features a group of people, the Sixteen Arhats (Sixteen Rakan in Japanese), who are legendary monks in Buddhism. They are painted in black and white. This piece is signed with names and red seals. The box has inscriptions on the lid and a label on one side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKakejiku 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilk, paper, wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1930\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacters on lid: 楠下堂主筆十六羅漢之図 \u003cem\u003ekusushitadou shuhitu jyuuroku rakan no zu\u003c\/em\u003e illustration of the Sixteen Arhats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 907 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked weight: 1300 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScroll: 210 cm long x 60 cm wide (ends) x 54.8 cm wide (image)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox: 63.3 cm long x 8.2 cm wide x 7.5 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGood condition considering its age. Creasing. Tiny stains on image. Scratches on box. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and tear due to age. \u003c\/span\u003e Please see the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Us: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arts \u0026 Decoration","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40904300462115,"sku":"KJ155 kakejiku","price":119.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/Japanese-Boxed-Hanging-Scroll-Kakejiku-Vtg-Sixteen-Arhats-Zen-Buddhism-KJ155.jpg?v=1753894094","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/products\/japanese-boxed-hanging-scroll-sixteen-arhats-kj155","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}