Japanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku Vtg Shingon Thirteen Buddhas Buddhist KJ198 the oriental zodiac Design: Brown

Design: Brown

Item Weight:  363 grams

Packed weight: 327 grams

This Japanese shikishi art board represents a samurai kabuto helmet

Cracks on the bamboo

Japanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku Vtg Shingon Thirteen Buddhas Buddhist KJ198 the oriental zodiac Design: BrownJapanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku This vintage Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku or makimono) depicts the Thirteen Buddhas, a group of deities in Japanese Buddhism, especially for the Shingo and Tendai Schools. Each deity is represented with their usual symbols. We recognize Shaka, Kannon, and Amida among other Buddhas. The background of the scroll has a beautiful floral pattern in gold and dark blue. Kakejiku is a Japanese picture or calligraphy