Vintage Hanging Scroll, Kakejiku, Calligraphy, Daitokuji, Sangen-in Temple, Fujii Kaido, Tsuruwa Yobu Sennenno Kotobuki, Handwriting,
HS-CAT-081001
Overall condition is in very good vintage condition consistent with age. (Less Used)
This calligraphy comes with the original sign and seals, original paulownia box and original paper box.
The original meaning of writing word (Tsuruwa Yobu Sennenno Kotobuki) is
Cranes bring happiness and prosperities for 1000 years.
Because it is said that cranes live 1000 years old and turtles live 10,000 years old in Japan.
It was written by highest famous zen master priest Fujii Kaido.
Fujii Kaido (1898 ? 1984) is No. 515 chief priest of Daitokuji Temple.
He was working together with Goto Zuigan (1879-1965) Roshi and Oda Sessou (1901-1966) Roshi to reconstruct Daitokuji after World War II.
They also made effort to reconstruct Kyo ware in Murasakino Area.
Because he was well versed in Tea Practice and Calligraphy and Pottery.
He was No. 22 chief priest of Hoshun-in temple and Sangen-in temple.
Both temples are sub-temples at Daitokuji temple.
Calligraphy by Zen priests are much difference from professional calligraphers.
It is the way of self-expression in Zen.
However, he was a very skilled calligrapher and tea people at same time, too.
Measurement
Mounting (Wide X Length): 30.2cm X 177m / Approx. 11 57/64″ X 69 11/16″
Drawing (Wide X Length): 27.8cm X 97.5cm / Approx. 10 15/16″ X 38 25/64”
Weight: 187g
Gross Weight incl. box: 613g
Material
Mounting: Silk
Ichimonji: Silk with gold threads
Writing Surface: Beige Fiber Washi paper
Roller Ends: Japanese black lacquer
Other Details
Box: Original paulownia box, Original paper box
Maker: Fujii Kaido
Age: – 1984
Region of Origin: Japan
Original / Reproduction: Vintage Original
Condition: Very good vintage condition consistent with age. (Less used)
* Folding creasing
* Almost no discoloration due to ages
* Very good vintage condition on the mounting.
* Almost no visible spots on the surface.
* Rubbed inks on the surface. (Refer to No. 4 photo)
* Spots and stains on the back surface.
* Minor scratches and frays on the back surface.
* Light scratches on the roller ends. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Minor discoloration on the wooden box. (Refer to No. 1 and No. 10 photos)
* Discoloration, spots, scratches and frays on the paper box. (Refer to No. 1 and No. 10 photos)
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