Phrase in Shodo drawn by Buddhist Monk

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• Reference NumberSP-70294
• Title" Kanji Phrase " Drawn by High-Ranked Buddhist
• DrawerKameyama Kouou (1892 - 1976)

  Kouou was born in Hiroshima Prefecture in the 25th year of the Meiji era.

  He pursued Buddhistic practices under Enkai at the Hosen-Ji Temple in Hiroshima.

  In 1920, Kouou went to Hawaii to supervise the missionary activity.

  In 1946, he became the first chairman of the Koya-san Shingon-Shu Sect of Buddhism.

  In 1972, he became the 404th chief priest of the Kongobu-Ji Temple and also became the Kancho (Minister) of the Koya-san Shingon-Shu Sect.

  And, Kouou contributed to the well-being of society.

  He deceased in the 51st year of the Showa era at the age of 84.

• Signature & SealYes
• Part of WritingJapanese Paper, 130 x 33.5 cm ( 51.2 x 13.2 inches )
• MountingSilk, 198 x 48.5 cm ( 78 x 19 inches )
• Roller End MaterialIvory
• BoxWood Box
• Description

  There are some faint spots and slight folds on the drawing part.

  The condition of this scroll is not so bad.

  A Kanji idiom is drawn well in good form.

  The idiom says that "Calm and harmonious wind blows all over the country."

  Meaningful phrase !

  This scroll was drawn after Kouou became the chief priest of the Kongoubu-Ji Temple.

  So, it was drawn between 1972 and 1976.

• Price USD 248
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  Signature & Seals
  (Rakkan)
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  Roller End
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  In Wooden Box