Japanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku W/ Wooden Box

This vintage Japanese hanging scroll (called kakejiku or makimono) features a landscape with a house and people in the foreground, and mountains with trees in the background. This type of kakejiku is called sansui, literally mountains and water. It is painted in color. This piece is signed with a name and a red seal. The box has inscriptions on the lid.

Kakejiku is a Japanese picture or calligraphy mounted on 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 a tatami room. Chakake has Zen words used in the tea ceremony room. Buddha-kake is used on Buddhist altars.

• Silk, resin, wood
• C1950
  
• Item weight: 697 grams
• Packed weight: 1100 grams
• Approx.
  • Scroll: 194.5 cm long x 54.2 cm wide (ends) x 49 cm wide (image)
  • Box: 56.6 cm long x 7.6 cm wide x 7.5 cm tall
• Good condition considering its age. Stains all over image. Crack on left end. Lid broken on one end (piece is missing). Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
• We got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan

Shipping: Items will be shipped out via Japan Post Airmail with tracking. EMS is also available. You can select the shipping method at checkout.  Please inquire about combined shipping. 

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 happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions, please contact us.