Japanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku Vtg Namu Amida Butsu Buddhist Calligraphy KJ185 shamoji A shikishi is a traditional

A shikishi is a traditional Japanese hard-paper board with decorative gold edging

Paper tear in the black kimono part

but can also be positioned on its side for smaller arrangements

They come with electric lights (not attached) that require rewiring

Design: Ink painting of Japanese comic dialogue

Japanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku Vtg Namu Amida Butsu Buddhist Calligraphy KJ185 shamoji A shikishi is a traditionalJapanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku This vintage Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku or makimono) features calligraphy of the Namu Amida Butsu, a mantra with the name of the Buddhist deity. This piece is signed with red seals. Kakejiku is a Japanese picture or calligraphy mounted on a piece of paper. It was a tool to spread Buddhism in Japan and has been integrated with Japanese culture as interior decoration. Tokokake is used at the Tokonoma in tatami