{"product_id":"japanese-hanging-scroll-calligraphy-kanshi-du-fu-black-kj174","title":"Japanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku Vtg Calligraphy Kanshi Poem Du Fu Black KJ174","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eJapanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Japanese hanging scroll (\u003cem\u003ekakejiku\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003emakimono\u003c\/em\u003e) features calligraphy of a Chinese poem (Kanshi poetry) by the Chinese poet Du Fu (or Toho in Japanese) called 'Climbing the Yueyang Tower' (登岳陽楼). This piece is titled and signed with names and red seals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKakejiku 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilk, paper, wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1970\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 332 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked weight: 732 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScroll approx. 198 cm long x 51 cm wide (ends) x 44.5 cm wide (image)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGood condition considering its age. Light stains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black marker stains on bottom left. Wear\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":41405552164899,"sku":"KJ174 kakejiku","price":37.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/Japanese-Hanging-Scroll-Kakejiku-Vtg-Calligraphy-Kanshi-Poem-Du-Fu-Black-KJ174.jpg?v=1763580554","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/products\/japanese-hanging-scroll-calligraphy-kanshi-du-fu-black-kj174","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}