" Namu Amida " Buddistic Chant by Highest Ranked Priest
Chirographer
Asahi Junei (1864 - 1948)
Born in HItachi Province (=Now Ibaraki Prefecture).
The 46th chief abbot of the Negoro-Ji Temple, founded in 1130, the headquarters
of Shingon-Shu sect.
He was ranked as "Daisojo", the highest rank in Buddhism.
Signature & Seal
Yes
Part of Drawing
Silk, 110.5 x 32 cm ( 43.5 x 12.6 inch )
Mounting
Silk, 181 x 46 cm ( 71.3 x 18 inch )
Roller End Material
Ebony Wood
Wood Box
Wood Box (Not Original)
Description
The scroll is a little foxed overall as it was drawn years ago.
There are spots and stains to some extent.
Although, the condition of this scroll is not bad.
The Buddhistic chant "Namu Amida" is written in good running
style.
It was done by Asahi Junei, the 46th chief abbot of the Negoro-Ji Temple, the headquarters of Shingon-Shu sect of Buddhism.