A seated Buddha emerges in luminous gold-toned line from a deep black ground, framed by stylized celestial clouds and an expansive halo whose fine rays spread across the dark field. Nearly two meters long and supplied with its fitted box, the scroll holds a dramatic yet still presence.
The Piece
This vintage Japanese kakejiku depicts a seated Buddha rendered in luminous gold-toned linework against a deep black background. The serene figure sits among stylized celestial clouds beneath an expansive circular halo, with fine golden rays radiating outward across the dark field. The folds of the robes, facial features, clouds and halo emerge through light rather than conventional color, and the Buddha's calm expression and symmetrical radiance create a contemplative focal point.
The central artwork is mounted in the traditional hanging-scroll format, surrounded by warm bronze-gold textile decorated with repeating Buddhist-inspired motifs and framed by rich rust-red brocade that adds depth to the restrained palette, with hanging cords and a lower scroll rod. An inscription and two red seals appear at the lower left of the artwork, and a fitted storage box is included. The large vertical format suits a meditation room, Buddhist altar, study, tea room or Japanese-inspired interior.
Details
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Subject: Seated Buddha among celestial clouds, with circular halo and radiating golden lines
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Era: Vintage
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Origin: Japan
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Format: Hanging scroll, kakejiku; large vertical format
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Material: Gold-toned pigment on a dark textile or paper-like surface (apparent); bronze-gold textile mounting with rust-red brocade border
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Color: Black and gold, with bronze-gold and rust-red mounting
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Markings: Inscription and two red seals at lower left
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Measurements: Complete scroll 196 × 67.5 cm · Main artwork 124.5 × 48.7 cm (approximate, measured by hand)
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Included: Fitted storage box, 75.5 × 7.5 × 8 cm
Condition
- A vintage scroll with natural signs of age, storage, handling and previous display.
- These may include light creasing, surface waviness, small marks, toning, fading, or wear to the artwork, textile mounting, hanging cords and scroll components.
- The photographs show the actual piece and form an important part of the condition record; colors may vary slightly with lighting and screen settings.
Authenticity & Care
The identity of the Buddha, the artist, the inscription, the date and the religious affiliation have not been professionally authenticated, and the technique is not established: the image is not guaranteed to be entirely hand-painted, printed, made with gold leaf or produced by any particular historical process. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.
Delivery from Japan
Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our published policy.
Paper & Silk
Scrolls, screens and prints can be examined, documented and conserved before shipping through the Restoration & Documentation Lab™. Request a condition report →
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