Vintage Hanging Scroll, Kakejiku, Calligraphy, Daitokuji, Gokurakuji, Nishigaki Soko, Zuiun, Hougejyaku, Handwriting,
HS-CAT-0303M01
Overall condition is in very good vintage condition consistent with age. (Less used)
This calligraphy comes with the original sign, seals, original paulownia box and original paper box.
The word is “Hougejyaku”.
Literally means “Let it go”.
The meaning of Zen Word is
You believe you had reached the final realm of Zen like selflessness after many years of hard training.
But you still need to let your obsession, attachment and pride go.
Because you think you have your conscious that you reached the realm.
It was written by highest famous Zen master priest Nishigaki Soko (1908-1985).
Nishigaki Soko was born in Gifu in 1908.
He entered to Shinju-an, Daitoku-ji that is the famous temple of Zen monk, Ikkyu Sojun (1394-1481).
He studied Buddhism and Zen under the chief priest of Shinju-an, Nanzan.
He got Soko as the monk’s name and Bunzan as the monk’s pseudonym.
He became abbot of Daitoku-ji’s affiliated temple Gokuraku-ji in Kinosaki, Hyogo in 1939.
He was Daitokuji’s councilor and the chief of legal department.
He graduated from Bukkyo university graduate school in 1976.
He became a retired monk in 1978.
There are many his collectors in Japan.
It is very suitable for Zen lovers.
Measurement
Mounting (Wide X Length): 30.8cm X 176.5cm / Approx. 12 1/8″ X 69 31/64″
Drawing (Wide X Length): 28.6cm X 102.6cm / Approx. 11 17/64″ X 40 25/64”
Weight: 219g
Gross Weight incl. box: 606g
Material
Mounting: Silk
Ichimonji: Silk with metallic threads
Writing Surface: Washi paper
Roller Ends: Japanese black lacquer
Other Details
Box: Original paulownia box, Original paper box
Maker: Nishigaki Soko
Age: – 1978 before retirement
Region of Origin: Japan
Original / Reproduction: Vintage Original
Condition: Very good vintage condition consistent with age. (Less used)
* Minor folding creasing
* Almost no discoloration due to ages
* Excellent to very good condition on the mounting.
* Minor 2 spots on the upper of mounting.
* Those spots do not stand out on the mounting.
* Excellent condition on the surface.
* Minor 2 marks on the surface. (Reder to No. 4 photo)
* Those marks do not stand out on the surface. Because he used fibers paper.
* Fibers and patterns on paper of the surface.
* Spots and discoloration on the upper of back surface.
* Minor scratches and frays on the back of surface.
* Minor scratches on the roller ends. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Slight discoloration (wood tannin) on the wooden box. (Refer to No. 1 and No. 10 photos)
* Spots on the wooden box. (Refer to No. 1 and No. 10 photos)
* Discoloration on the paper box. (Refer to No. 1 photo)
* The residue of removing a plastic tape on the flip of 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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