Kakejiku, Vintage Wall Hanging Scroll, Colored Painting, Acala, Acalanatha, Fudo Myoo, Immovable Wisdom King, Destroyer of evil, Climbing Dragon Holding a Cintamani, Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), Original Paper Box, Artist-provided leaflets,
The painting bears the artist’s signature and seal and comes with artist-provided leaflets, its original paper box, and its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box).
Fudo Myoo is known as Acala or Achala (Acalanatha or Aryacalanatha).
Fudo Myoo is known as the Immovable Wisdom King and destroyer of evil.
In Japanese esoteric Buddhism, Fudo Myoo is regarded as a manifestation of Dainichi Nyorai (Vairocana or Mahavairocana).
Fudo Myoo is one of the Five Wisdom Kings and is especially important in traditions including Shingon, Tendai, Zen, Nichiren, and Shugendo.
The painting depicts a climbing dragon holding a cintamani amid rising clouds. The cintamani is associated here with Kannon, while the rising dragon is traditionally linked with aspiration and protection.
A priest from Senryuji (No. 13 of the inner sanctuary associated with No. 65 Sankakuji on the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage) chanted prayers over the scroll.
Senryuji means “Temple of the Immortal Dragon.”
The artist, Yanagihara Ryusen, was born in Gifu in 1929 and is known for Japanese painting, particularly dragon subjects.
Measurement
Mounting (Width x Length): 53cm X 186.5cm / Approx. 20 55/64″ X 73 27/64″
Painting (Width x Length): 40.3cm X 105.8cm / Approx. 15 55/64″ X 41 21/32″
Weight: 518g
Gross Weight incl. box: 1,076g
Material
Mounting: Silk
Ichimonji: Silk
Surface: Silk
Roller Ends: Wood
Other Details
Box: Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), original paper box, artist-provided leaflets
Maker: Yanagihara Ryusen
Age: – 2000s
Region of Origin: Japan
Original / Reproduction: Vintage Original
Condition: Excellent to very good vintage condition consistent with age. (Very lightly used)
* Minor folding creases.
* No notable age-related discoloration on the mounting or surface.
* No visible stains or spots on the mounting.
* No visible stains or spots on the surface.
* No visible stains or spots on the back surface.
* Light discoloration on the back surface near the rods. (Refer to No. 8 and No. 9 photos)
* Minor scratches and fraying on the back surface.
* Minor scratches on the roller ends. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Light discoloration on the wooden box. (Refer to No. 1 and No. 10 photos)
* Minor discoloration on the paper box. (Refer to No. 1 photo)
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