Name: Early 19th Century Edo Period Early Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll
Price: 1500 USD
Availability: InStock

Dimensions: 13ʺW × 1.2ʺD × 1.2ʺH

Styles: Japanese

Frame Type: Unframed

Art Subjects: Text

Period: Early 19th Century

Country of Origin: Japan

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Paper

Condition: Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections

Color: Yellow

Tear Sheet

Condition Notes: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Antique mounted as shown, with age expected wear. Small losses of … moreGood. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Antique mounted as shown, with age expected wear. Small losses of the original paper on the lower edge and corner and thinning on the upper corner but mounted on and protected by the lining paper. Some discoloration on the back. less

Description: A Japanese sumi ink calligraphy Buddhist mandala mounted as a paper hanging scroll known as Kakejiku or sometimes Moji mandala. … more A Japanese sumi ink calligraphy Buddhist mandala mounted as a paper hanging scroll known as Kakejiku or sometimes Moji mandala. Termed as gohonzon in Japanese, it is a venerated object within Nichiren Buddhism (Hokkeshu; lotus sect). The originally concept was developed by the 13th century Buddhist priest Nichiren to guide the energy of the devotional chanting to the correct direction. The hanging scroll has a prototype design and features stylized Kanji writing of the Buddhist mantra with overflowing and interlacing fashion. It was often made for a specific person and sometimes on a specific occasion (known as Joju gohonzon) for the prays to be answered. Traditionally, the scroll is hanging as part of the accouterment of the shrine installation.
The gohonzon on offer is a fine example of an early Jujo scroll with dedication inscription on the left and date on the right, forming part of the elaborate graphic composition. It was dated to Bunka 7th year (1810) of Edo period. The paper was mounted on lining paper and bordered with two stripes of golden brocade. A yellow dyed washi paper was used as inner border before it was finally laid on a blue dyed washi paper, forming a visually striking color contrast. Historically, the original paper gohonzon of that age may have been remounted many times when it was deemed necessary.
When fully opened, the scroll measures 11" w x 46" h x 0.75"d. The size of the original ink mandala is 6.5" w. x 14.5" h. It is also inscribed and dated on the back of the scroll. less

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