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Kanji Drawing by Highest Buddhist Monk
![[ Kanji Phrase ] by Eikai, Great Bishop of the Tendai-Shu Sect](/images/now_loading.png) |
| Reference Number |
SP-70137 |
| Title |
" Kanji Phrase " by Eikai, Buddhist Great Bishop
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| Drawer |
Eikai (1851 - 1928) |
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Eikai became a Tendai Buddhist monk at the age of 11.
Later, he became the chief priests of the Kanei-Ji Temple and Rinnoh-Ji
Temple.
He was ordained as the Great Bishop of the Tendai-Shu Sect.
Eikai became the chief priest of the Senso-Ji Temple in 1918.
He deceased in the 3rd year of the Showa era at the age of 78. |
| Signature & Stamp |
Yes |
| Part of Drawing |
Silk, 141 x 33 cm ( 55.5 x 13 inch ) |
| Mounting |
Silk, 196 x 47 cm ( 77.2 x 18.5 inch ) |
| Roller End Material |
Wood |
| Box |
No Box |
| Description |
The scroll is a little foxed overall as it was drawn years ago.
Tears and stains with water are recognized.
There are quite a few small spots.
As a whole, the condition of this scroll is so-so.
The phrase roughly says about refreshing breeze in the spring.
It was drawn by Eikai, the Great Bishop of the Tendai-Shu Sect. |
| Price |
Sold, Thank you ! |
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Signature & Seal
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