Japanese Hanging Scroll Vtg Calligraphy Poem Black Kakejiku Chagake SC916 mamezara [Design] 10

[Design] 10

Item weight:  1650 grams

The main part has a vibrant orange background with an elaborate purple and gold floral grid patterns and striking gold embroidered chrysanthemums (kiku)

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Japanese Hanging Scroll Vtg Calligraphy Poem Black Kakejiku Chagake SC916 mamezara [Design] 10Japanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku This vintage Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku or makimono) features a calligraphed poem written in black ink. Kakejiku is a Japanese picture or calligraphy mounted on a piece of paper. Kakejiku was a tool to spread Buddhism in Japan. It has been integrated with Japanese culture as interior decoration. Tokokake is used at the Tokonoma in tatami room. Chakake has Zen words used in the tea ceremony room. Buddha kake is