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260 Year Old Japanese Hanging Scroll with Painting of the 9-Headed Dragon Deity
About the Item
Amazing 260 year old Japanese kakejiku (hanging scroll) with a refined painting of the nine headed dragon deity, with a Buddhist flame as a crown, and a sword as the point of its tail.
It represents the great manifestation of Buddha as the nine-headed dragon (Kuzuryû Dai’gongen).
The dragon is surrounded by golden Japanese inscriptions.
A multi-coloured painting with gilded details on a paper background.
The back is inscribed as well, dating the painting as Hôreki 12 (1762).
Is also refers to the place of origin as Mount Togakushi, Nagano Prefecture. At the base of this mountain there are five Shintoïst shrines, of which one is the shrine called Kuzuryusha. This shrine worships the Nine headed dragon deity. The back is sealed as well.
The silk mounting is of high quality with different floral patterns in gold/white, orange/white and black/white. The jikusaki (rod ends) are made of gilded metal with an engraved scrolling foliage motif.
When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity.
Price including insured shipping.
- Dimensions:Height: 35.44 in (90 cm)Width: 15.99 in (40.6 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Hôreki 12 1762
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Considering its age the painting is in a very good condition with only some horizontal folds. The mounting is also in a good condition with some traces of age and wear. Please look at the photos for a condition reference.
- Seller Location:Amsterdam, NL
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