Vintage Hanging Scroll, Kakejiku, Calligraphy, Daitokuji, Gokurakuji, Nishigaki Soko, Zuiun, Hougejyaku, 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 word is “Hougejyaku,” literally meaning “Let it go.”
In Zen, it can suggest releasing even one’s attachment to the idea of attainment after long practice, including attachment, pride, and self-consciousness about having reached a particular state.
It was written by Zen priest Nishigaki Soko (1908-1985).
Nishigaki Soko was born in Gifu in 1908.
He entered Shinju-an, a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji associated with the Zen monk Ikkyu Sojun (1394-1481).
He studied Buddhism and Zen under Nanzan, the chief priest of Shinju-an.
He received Soko as his monastic name and Bunzan as his monastic pseudonym.
He became abbot of Daitoku-ji’s affiliated temple Gokuraku-ji in Kinosaki, Hyogo in 1939.
He served as a councilor of Daitokuji and as head of its legal department.
He graduated from the graduate school of Bukkyo University in 1976.
He retired in 1978.
Measurement
Mounting (Width x Length): 30.8cm X 176.5cm / Approx. 12 1/8″ X 69 31/64″
Drawing (Width 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
Surface: Washi paper
Roller Ends: Japanese black lacquer
Other Details
Box: Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), Original paper box
Maker: Nishigaki Soko
Age: Before 1978 (before retirement)
Region of Origin: Japan
Original / Reproduction: Vintage Original
Condition: Very good vintage condition consistent with age. (Lightly used)
* Minor folding creases.
* Almost no discoloration due to age.
* Excellent to very good condition on the mounting.
* Two minor spots on the upper part of the mounting.
* The spots are not prominent on the mounting.
* Excellent condition on the surface.
* Two minor marks on the surface. (Refer to No. 4 photo)
* The marks are not prominent against the fibrous paper surface.
* Natural fibers and patterns are visible in the paper surface.
* Spots and discoloration on the upper part of the back surface.
* Minor scratches and fraying on the back 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)
* Residue from removed plastic tape is visible on the flap of the paper box. (Refer to No. 1 photo)
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