{"product_id":"japanese-hanging-scroll-kanshi-calligraphy-kj235","title":"Japanese Hanging Scroll Vtg Kakejiku Ito Hirobumi Kanshi Calligraphy Black KJ235","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 text originally composed by Ito Hirobumi. The text is called \"Boro ni nomu\" and glorifies heroes. The background of the scroll features an elegant brown floral pattern. This piece is signed with a name, likely the name of the calligrapher. \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, resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1970\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacters: 豪氣堂堂橫大空 日東誰使帝威隆 高楼倾盡三杯酒 天下英雄在眼中\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 264 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked weight: 600 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScroll approx. 196 cm long x 48 cm wide (ends) x 42.5 cm wide (image)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGood condition considering its age. Some stains. Some creasin at the bottom of image.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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":43258909196323,"sku":"KJ235-kakejiku","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/IMG_8323.jpg?v=1782872488","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/products\/japanese-hanging-scroll-kanshi-calligraphy-kj235","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}