Kakejiku, Vintage Wall Hanging Scroll, Colored Painting, Bodhidharma, Zen Master Daruma, Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), Unused or Very lightly used,
The painting bears the artist’s signature and seal and comes with its original paper box and its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box).
We got it from our friend.
It was painted by Shimizu Unhou.
Shimizu Unhou was a Japanese painter who studied Japanese painting under Tora Ando. He also undertook Buddhist training at a temple and was a member of the Sanbi-kai.
Daruma is the Japanese name for Bodhidharma, a Buddhist monk traditionally associated with the transmission of Chan (Zen) Buddhism to China.
The writing says, “Zen is training”.
Material
Mounting (Width x Length): 54.5cm X 185.5cm / Approx. 21 29/64″ X 73 1/32″
Painting (Width x Length): 40.5cm X 108.5cm / Approx. 15 15/16″ X 42 23/32″
Weight: 532g
Gross Weight incl. box: 1,087g
Material
Mounting: Silk
Ichimonji: Silk
Surface: Silk
Roller Ends: Porcelain
Other Details
Box: Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), Original paper box
Maker: Shimizu Unhou
Age: 2000s
Region of Origin: Japan
Original / Reproduction: Vintage Original
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused or very lightly used)
* Minor folding creases.
* Excellent vintage condition on the mounting.
* Excellent vintage condition on the surface.
* No visible spots, stains, or discoloration on the mounting or surface.
* No visible spots, stains, or discoloration on the back surface.
* Glue mark on the upper part of the back surface.
* Minor scratches on the back surface.
* Light scratches on the roller ends.
* Almost no discoloration on the wooden box. (Refer to No. 1 and No. 10 photos)
* Light discoloration on the paper box from exposure to the sun. (Refer to No. 1 photo)
If you have any questions about the condition or would like additional photos, please contact us before purchasing.
