Vintage Hanging Scroll, Kakejiku, Murasakino Daitokuji, Kohoan, Kobori Takugan, Hakuba Shunpuwo Wataru, Handwriting Calligraphy,
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 can be read as “Riding an auspicious white horse and passing through the pleasant spring breeze.”
It evokes a scene in which things are proceeding smoothly and peacefully.
It was written by Zen priest Kobori Takugan.
Kobori Takugan (1931-2017) was born in Aichi Prefecture in 1931. He trained at Bairinji Temple in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, and at Daitokuji Monastery.
In 1966, he became the 18th abbot of Kohoan, a sub-temple of Daitokuji. (Murasakino)
He served as the general manager of the Rinzai sect Daitokuji school and as an advisor to Daitokuji. He was the 525th head of Daitokuji.
To become a Saijyu Daitoku, one must be over 70 years old and receive recommendations from more than five people and be accepted in the order of eligibility of Sakino Daitoku. However, a Saijyu Daitoku is only chosen when a major event is scheduled for the entire temple. When one is chosen as a Saijyu Daitoku, one’s name remains in the lineage of the special chief abbots of Daitokuji.
The Daitokuji sub-temples are often referred to collectively as “Murasakino” in the tea world. Kobori Takugan was also known for his calligraphy.
Measurement
Mounting (Width x Length): 30.8cm X 179.5cm / Approx. 12 1/8″ X 70 43/64″
Drawing (Width x Length): 28.8cm X 105.5cm / Approx. 11 11/32″ X 41 17/32″
Weight: 203g
Gross Weight incl. box: 538g
Material
Mounting: Silk
Ichimonji: Silk with gold threads
Surface: Washi paper
Roller Ends: Japanese black lacquer
Other Details
Box: Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), Original paper box
Maker: Kobori Takugan
Age: 1966-2017
Region of Origin: Japan
Original / Reproduction: Vintage Original
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused or very lightly used)
* Minor folding creases.
* Almost no discoloration due to age.
* Excellent vintage condition on the mounting.
* No visible spots or stains on the mounting.
* No visible spots or stains on the surface.
* Natural washi paper fibers are visible on the surface.
* No visible spots or stains on the back surface.
* Minor scratches and fraying on the back surface.
* Minor scratches on the roller ends.
* Light discoloration and scratches on the wooden box.
* Light discoloration and scratches on the paper box.
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