Kanji Idiom by Buddhist Minister

  • [ Kanji Phrase ] Drawn in 1978 by High-Ranked Buddhistic Monk
    • Reference NumberSP-70291
    • Title" Kanji Phrase " Drawn in 1978
    • DrawerOkada Yushu (1907 - 1985)

      Minister of the Shingon-Shu Sect of the Daigo School of Buddhism.
      The 101st head priest of the Daigo-Ji headquaters temple of that school.
      Yushu was born in Yamaguchi Prefecture in 1907.
      He entered the Buddhistic priesthood in 1924.
      He became a pupil of Okada Kaigyoku, and, later, Yushu became Kaigyoku's adopted son.
      In 1974, Yushu became the 101st head priest of the Daigo-Ji Temple in Kyoto, and also became the minister (Kancho) of the Shingon-Shu Sect of the Daigo School.
      He deceased in 1985 at the age of 79.

    • Signature & SealYes
    • Part of WritingJapanese Paper, 103.5 x 27 cm ( 40.7 x 10.6 inches )
    • MountingSilk, 185 x 29.5 cm ( 72.8 x 11.6 inches )
    • Roller End MaterialWood (Lacquered)
    • BoxTomobako Original Wood Box
    • Description

      This scroll was drawn in 1978.
      There are faint spots to some extent on the drawing part.
      Although, the condition of this scroll is not bad.
      A Kanji phrase in one line is drawn in good form.
      This scroll is for Chanoyu Japanese tea ceremony (Chagake).
      Though, of course, it is also good to hang it in an ordinary room.

    • Price USD 198
  • Rakkan Signature & Stamps of Okada Yushu
    Signature & Seals
    (Rakkan)
  • Kanji Idiom in One Line
  • Lacquered Roller End made of Wood
    Roller End
  • Hakogaki Endorsement
    Hakogaki Endorsement
  • In Tomobako Original Wooden Box
    In Tomobako Original Wooden Box
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