Antique Japanese Buddhist Scroll Set Edo Meiji Takada Calligraphy Senshuji
[Overview] This is a rare and highly valuable complete set of five (5) antique Japanese Buddhist hanging scrolls (Kakejiku) from the Edo to Meiji period. This collection is directly associated with the Shinshu Takada-ha sect, one of the major branches of Pure Land Buddhism headquartered at the historic Senshu-ji Temple (専修寺).
[Set Components & Lineage] This comprehensive altar set includes:
Large Pair of Scrolls (Left): Featuring the sacred 9-character (Namu Fukashigi Ko Nyorai) and 10-character (Kimyo Jinjippo Mugeko Nyorai) invocations. Both bear the grand signature and stylized monogram (Kao) of "堯熙書之" (Written by Gyoki), a revered lineage head (Soshu) of the Takada-ha sect.
Small Pair of Scrolls (Top Right): A matching smaller set of the 9 and 10-character calligraphy scrolls, ideal for a traditional home altar setup.
Horizontal Document Scroll (Bottom Right): Features an official inscription referencing "専修寺圓像" (Senshu-ji Enzo), adorned with a premium gold-brocade mount decorated with the sect's signature Urame-mon (reverse plum blossom) crest.
[Condition & Features]
Medium: Hand-written Sumi ink on paper (肉筆 / Rokuhitsu).
Mounting: High-grade temple-style textile borders. The large scrolls feature stunning lotus flower motifs.
Condition: Exhibits authentic signs of historical aging, including professional backing repairs on some scrolls, natural paper toning, and vintage wear. Please review the detailed photos of all 5 pieces to appreciate their antique condition.
An extraordinary museum-quality finding for serious collectors of historical Japanese calligraphy, Buddhist art, or researchers of True Pure Land Buddhism.
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