Buddhist Altar Fitting Scroll Vtg Shinran Kakejiku Wakigake Paper Silk BA421

Vtg Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Scroll

This Japanese vintage paper hanging scroll (kakejiku) features an image of Shinran, a Buddhist monk founder of the Jodo Shinshu sect. It is a side scroll, orwakigake, part of a pair of scrolls to be displayed on each side of a central scroll or a statue. It is a powerful religious image, aimed to be at the center of an altar. This kakejiku is dark brown and gold with a floral pattern. The image is gold, black, blue and white.

• Dark brown, gold, black, green, white
• Paper, silk, wood, metal
• C1970
• Item weight: 28 grams
• Packed weight: 200grams
• Approx. 31.5 cm tall x 14.5 cm wide x 1.2 cm thick
• Good condition considering age. Wear and tear due to use. Stains on the back. Please see the photos.
• This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan

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