Vintage Hanging Scroll, Kakejiku, Daitokuji, Gokurakuji, Nishigaki Daido, Kakei, Handwriting,
The calligraphy bears the artist’s signature and seals and comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box) and its original paper box.
It is written on handmade Japanese washi paper with traditional coloring and patterns.
The mounting uses patterned Japanese silk.
The word “Kakei” expresses celebration and joy on a special or new day.
It was written by Zen priest Nishigaki Daido.
Nishigaki Daido was born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1942.
In 1949, he entered the Buddhist priesthood and was ordained under Nishigaki Soko (1908-1985).
He trained at Daitoku-ji Monastery and Shokoku-ji Monastery.
In 1976, he completed a master’s course at the graduate school of Bukkyo University.
In 1978, he became the chief priest of Gokuraku Zenji, a temple of the Daitoku-ji sect in Mannenzan, Hyogo Prefecture.
Gokurakuji (Gokuraku Zenji)
The temple is said to have been founded during the Oei era (1394-1428) by Kinzan Meicho and was later revived during the Edo period by Takuan Soho.
Nishigaki Daido was known for graceful, fluid, and strong calligraphy.
Measurement
Mounting (Width x Length): 48.3cm X 115.5cm / Approx. 19 1/64″ X 45 15/32″
Drawing (Width x Length): 45.6cm X 34.5cm / Approx. 17 61/64″ X 13 37/64”
Weight: 293g
Gross Weight incl. box: 813g
Material
Mounting: Silk
Ichimonji: Silk with gold threads
Surface: Handmade washi paper with dynasty color and patterns
Back surface: Handmade brown washi paper, Handmade ivory washi paper
Roller Ends: Japanese black lacquer
Other Details
Box: Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), Original paper box
Maker: Nishigaki Daido
Age: 1993
Region of Origin: Japan
Original / Reproduction: Vintage Original
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Very lightly used / used once)
* Minor folding creases.
* Almost no discoloration due to age.
* Excellent vintage condition on the mounting.
* Excellent vintage condition on the surface.
* No visible spots, stains, or discoloration on the surface.
* No visible spots or discoloration on the back surface.
* Paper fibers on the back surface. (Refer to No. 8 photo)
* Minor scratches and fraying on the back surface.
* Minor scratches on the roller ends. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Almost no discoloration on the wooden box.
* Very minor discoloration and scratches on the paper box. (Refer to No. 1 photo)
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