Vintage Vintage Hanging Scroll, Kakejiku, Daitokuji, Gokurakuji, Nishigaki Daido, Kakei, Handwriting,
HS-CAT-1002M01
Overall condition is in excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Very less used / 1time)
This calligraphy comes with the original sign and seals.
The paper is used handmade Japanese washi paper with dynasty color and patterns.
Mounting is used beautiful Japanese silk.
The word “Kakei” means celebrating and rejoicing on a special or new day.
It was written by highest famous priest Nishigaki Daido.
Nishigaki Daido born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1942.
In 1949, he entered the Buddhist priesthood and was ordained under Nishigaki Soko(1908-1985).
He trained at Daitoku-ji Monastery and S?koku-ji Monastery.
In 1976, he completed a master’s course at the Bukkyo University Graduate School.
In 1978, he became the chief priest of Gokuraku Zenji, a temple of the Daitoku-ji sect in Mannenzan, Hyogo Prefecture.
Gokurakuji (Gokuraku Zenji)
This temple has a very long history. It was founded by Kinzan Meicho, the founder of Izushi-ji and S?ky?-ji, during the Oei era (1394-1428) in the early Muromachi period. However, it fell into ruin afterwards. It was revived during the Edo period by Takuan Soho.
He is one of very famous high priest as same as his master.
He was very good at calligraphy with graceful, fluently and strong.
Measurement
Mounting (Wide X Length): 48.3cm X 115.5cm / Approx. 19 1/64″ X 45 15/32″
Drawing (Wide X Length): 45.6cm X 34.5cm / Approx. 17 61/64″ X 13 37/64”
Weight: 293g
Gross Weight incl. box: 813g
Material
Mounting: Silk
Ichimonji: Silk with gold threads
Writing Surface: Handmade washi paper with dynasty color and patterns
Back surface: Handmade brown washi paper, Handmade ivory washi paper
Roller Ends: Japanese black lacquer
Other Details
Box: Original paulownia box, Original paper box
Maker: Nishigaki Daido
Age: 1993
Region of Origin: Japan
Original / Reproduction: Vintage Original
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Very less used / 1time)
* Minor folding creasing
* Almost no discoloration due to ages
* Excellent vintage condition on the mounting.
* Excellent vintage condition on the surface.
* No visible spots and stains on the surface.
* No visible spots and discoloration on the back surface.
* Paper fibers on the back surface. (Refer to No. 8 photo)
* Minor scratches and frays on the back of surface.
* Minor scratches on the roller ends. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Almost no discoloration on the wooden box.
* Very minor discoloration and scratches on the paper box. (Refer to No. 1 photo)
* You may find “vintage” smells due to storage.
* Actual colors may vary due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen.
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