Japanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku Vtg Thirteen Buddhas Buddhist Black Gold KJ201 singing bell Residue of something black

Residue of something black

Japanese art paper

Twisted stem

It has a steel blade and a wooden handle

There are some photos that have been peeled off from the album

Japanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku Vtg Thirteen Buddhas Buddhist Black Gold KJ201 singing bell Residue of something blackJapanese 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 Buddhas are painted in gold on a black background. The base of the scroll has a dark floral pattern. Kakejiku is a Japanese