Vintage Hanging Scroll, Kakejiku, Calligraphy, Daitokuji, Untaku Zen Temple, Adachi Taido, Take, Handwriting,
The calligraphy bears the artist’s signature and seals and comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box) and its original paper box.
The inscription refers to bamboo: its leaves rustle and bring a clear, pure breeze. In a Zen context, it suggests caring for one another without being governed by personal feelings, and accepting both reunion and parting without knowing when we may meet again.
Adachi Taido was born in 1937. In 1956, he entered the Buddhist priesthood under Mishima Jyunro Roshi at Kokeizan Eihoji Temple. In 1961, he began Zen training at Kyushu Bairinji Senmon Dojou. He became deputy chief priest of Untakuji in 1969 and chief priest in 1975. In 1987, he was appointed chief priest of Daitokuji Temple. He retired from his duties at Untakuji Temple in 2009.
Calligraphy by Zen priests differs from the work of professional calligraphers and is also a form of self-expression within Zen practice. Adachi Taido was also a skilled calligrapher.
Measurement
Mounting (Width x Length): 31cm x 171cm / Approx. 12 13/64″ x 67 21/64″
Writing (Width x Length): 28.6cm x 97.3cm / Approx. 11 17/64″ x 38 5/16″
Weight: 192g
Gross Weight incl. box: 592g
Material
Mounting: Silk
Ichimonji: Silk with gold threads
Surface: Beige Fiber Washi Paper
Roller Ends: Japanese black lacquer
Other Details
Box: Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), Original paper box
Maker: Adachi Taido
Age: 1987-2009
Region of Origin: Japan
Original / Reproduction: Vintage Original
Condition: Good vintage condition consistent with age. (Very lightly used)
* Minor folding creases.
* Almost no discoloration due to age.
* Excellent to very good vintage condition on the mounting.
* Spots and stains on the surface.
* The spots and stains are less conspicuous against the beige fiber Washi Paper.
* Spots and stains on the back surface.
* Minor scratches and fraying on the back surface.
* Minor scratches on the roller ends. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Almost no discoloration on the wooden box. (Refer to No. 1 and No. 10 photos)
* Minor discoloration on the paper box. (Refer to No. 1 and No. 10 photos)
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