Antique Kakejiku, Antique Wall Hanging Scroll, Remounted, Suiboku, Daruma, Bodhidharma, Handwriting, Tomobako (original signed paulownia box),
The painting bears the artist’s signature and seals and comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box).
It was painted in 1917.
We had the scroll remounted by our mounting specialist.
Funakoshi Reikai (1874–1947) was a Soto Zen monk known for sumi-ink Daruma paintings.
He was born in Kanahama, Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture, in 1874. His real name was Mototaka. In 1894, he became the 21st chief priest of Geppozan Ryoun-ji Temple in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture.
Ryoun-ji Temple was founded about 450 years ago.
He was devoted to Daruma practice and showed talent in painting from a young age. He studied under Mokudo Kikuchi and Monjiro Kikuchi.
The temple burned down in 1926 during his tenure. During the war, he traveled throughout the country as a missionary for the Soto sect’s head temple while also working toward reconstruction of the temple’s main hall.
He left Daruma and orchid paintings during visits to Hachinohe City, Iwate Prefecture. He died in August 1947 at the age of 73 before the reconstruction was completed.
Daruma (Bodhidharma) is known in Zen tradition for wall-facing meditation. This scroll depicts another traditional subject: Bodhidharma crossing the water while standing on a reed, a motif often represented in Zen painting.
Measurement
Mounting (Width x Length): 55.8cm X 182cm / Approx. 21 31/32″ X 71 21/32″
Painting (Width x Length): 40.7cm X 114.3cm / Approx. 16 1/32″ X 45″
Weight: 411g
Gross Weight incl. box: 888g
Material
Mounting: Silk
Ichimonji: Silk
Surface: Silk
Roller Ends: Bone
Other Details
Box: Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
Maker: Funakoshi Reikai
Age: 1917
Region of Origin: Japan
Original / Reproduction: Antique Original
Condition: Excellent to very good antique condition consistent with age. (Used / Remounted)
* Minor folding creases.
* Excellent condition on the mounting. (Remounted)
* Excellent to very good antique condition on the surface.
* Light spots on the surface.
* No visible spots or stains on the back surface.
* Minor fraying and scratches on the back surface.
* Discoloration and scratches on the roller ends. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Discoloration and scratches on the wooden box. (Refer to No. 1 and No. 10 photos)
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