Vintage Hanging Scroll, Kakejiku, Calligraphy, Daitokuji, Sangen-in Temple, Fujii Kaido, Tsuruwa Yobu Sennenno Kotobuki, Handwriting,
The calligraphy bears the artist’s signature and seals and comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box) and its original paper box.
The phrase “Tsuruwa Yobu Sennenno Kotobuki” expresses the traditional association of cranes with long life, happiness, and prosperity. In Japan, cranes are traditionally said to live for 1,000 years and turtles for 10,000 years.
Fujii Kaido (1898-1984) served as the 515th chief priest of Daitokuji Temple. He worked with Goto Zuigan (1879-1965) Roshi and Oda Sessou (1901-1966) Roshi in the reconstruction of Daitokuji after World War II.
They also worked to support Kyo ware in the Murasakino area. Fujii Kaido was knowledgeable in tea practice, calligraphy, and pottery.
He also served as the 22nd chief priest of Hoshun-in Temple and Sangen-in Temple, both subtemples of Daitokuji.
Calligraphy by Zen priests differs from the work of professional calligraphers and is also a form of self-expression within Zen practice. Fujii Kaido was nevertheless a skilled calligrapher and an experienced tea practitioner.
Measurement
Mounting (Width x Length): 30.2cm x 177cm / Approx. 11 57/64″ x 69 11/16″
Writing (Width x Length): 27.8cm x 97.5cm / Approx. 10 15/16″ x 38 25/64″
Weight: 187g
Gross Weight incl. box: 613g
Material
Mounting: Silk
Ichimonji: Silk with gold threads
Surface: Beige Fiber Washi Paper
Roller Ends: Japanese black lacquer
Other Details
Box: Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), Original paper box
Maker: Fujii Kaido
Age: -1984
Region of Origin: Japan
Original / Reproduction: Vintage Original
Condition: Very good vintage condition consistent with age. (Lightly used)
* Folding creases.
* Almost no discoloration due to age.
* Very good vintage condition on the mounting.
* Almost no visible spots on the surface.
* Rubbed ink on the surface. (Refer to No. 4 photo)
* Spots and stains on the back surface.
* Minor scratches and fraying on the back surface.
* Light scratches on the roller ends. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Minor discoloration on the wooden box. (Refer to No. 1 and No. 10 photos)
* Discoloration, spots, scratches, and fraying on the paper box. (Refer to No. 1 and No. 10 photos)
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