{"product_id":"edo-antique-japanese-buddhist-scroll-amida-buddha-raigo-pure-land-hanging-kakejiku-golden-silk-painting-with-bodhisattvas-temple-art-japan","title":"Antique Japanese Thirteen Buddhas Scroll, Jūsanbutsu Gold Buddhist Kakejiku, Memorial Temple Art, Edo Meiji Silk Painting","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eAtmospheric Japanese Buddhist memorial scroll depicting a sacred assembly of thirteen deities, centered on a standing Amida Nyorai and rendered in aged gold pigment against a deep nocturnal ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1ox9wtc\" data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003eEnter a world where sacred figures emerge slowly from darkness, their golden forms appearing and disappearing as the light moves across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003eThis extraordinary Japanese Buddhist hanging scroll presents what appears to be a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003eJūsanbutsu, or Thirteen Buddhas, assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e, painted in subdued gold-toned pigment against an almost black silk ground. At the center stands a serene Buddha, most likely \u003cstrong data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003eAmida Nyorai\u003c\/strong\u003e, surrounded by twelve additional Buddhas, bodhisattvas, and protective beings arranged upon deep crimson clouds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2618\"\u003eTime has softened the image into something profoundly atmospheric. The figures no longer announce themselves with bright ceremonial color. Instead, they hover within the darkness like memories preserved inside an old temple sanctuary. Under stronger or angled light, halos, robes, ritual implements, jewelry, cloud forms, and delicate facial details quietly return to view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2847\"\u003eThis is not a pristine decorative reproduction. It is an aged devotional object whose surface bears visible evidence of folding, handling, worship, storage, and the long passage of time. Its beauty lies partly in that survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"3050\"\u003eFor a collector of Japanese Buddhist art, a contemplative interior, a private altar, or a room built around wabi-sabi restraint, this scroll possesses a presence that newer works simply cannot imitate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3055\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1v3nf9r\" data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3074\"\u003eIdentification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3979\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3087\"\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Buddhist hanging scroll\u003cbr data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3123\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3141\"\u003eJapanese term:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kakejiku or kakemono\u003cbr data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3165\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3186\"\u003eProbable subject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jūsanbutsu, the Thirteen Buddhas\u003cbr data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3222\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3241\"\u003eCentral figure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Likely Amida Nyorai, Amitabha Buddha\u003cbr data-start=\"3278\" data-end=\"3281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3281\" data-end=\"3292\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3301\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3322\"\u003eEstimated period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Possibly late Edo to Meiji period, approximately 19th century, with later mounting or restoration possible\u003cbr data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3432\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3443\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anonymous\u003cbr data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3456\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3456\" data-end=\"3478\"\u003eSignature or seal:\u003c\/strong\u003e No clearly legible signature or seal is visible in the supplied photographs\u003cbr data-start=\"3554\" data-end=\"3557\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3557\" data-end=\"3568\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-toned metallic or mineral pigment with dark red-brown color on a black silk or silk-like ground\u003cbr data-start=\"3669\" data-end=\"3672\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3672\" data-end=\"3685\"\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional textile mounting with olive-green patterned brocade, gold-toned inner fabric, narrow turquoise edging, hanging cords, and capped roller ends\u003cbr data-start=\"3838\" data-end=\"3841\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3841\" data-end=\"3855\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique condition with extensive age-related surface wear, creasing, pigment loss, fading, darkening, and structural stress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3981\" data-end=\"3984\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1gmdfaw\" data-start=\"3986\" data-end=\"4021\"\u003eThe Thirteen Buddhas, Jūsanbutsu\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4023\" data-end=\"4198\"\u003eThe Japanese Thirteen Buddhas are not thirteen versions of one Buddha. They form a sacred memorial assembly traditionally composed of Buddhas, bodhisattvas, and a Wisdom King.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4200\" data-end=\"4228\"\u003eThe group commonly includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4230\" data-end=\"4428\"\u003eFudō Myōō, Shaka Nyorai, Monju Bosatsu, Fugen Bosatsu, Jizō Bosatsu, Miroku Bosatsu, Yakushi Nyorai, Kannon Bosatsu, Seishi Bosatsu, Amida Nyorai, Ashuku Nyorai, Dainichi Nyorai, and Kokūzō Bosatsu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4430\" data-end=\"4729\"\u003eEach deity became associated with a particular stage in Japanese memorial practice, extending from the first observances after death through later anniversary services. Together they embody purification, wisdom, healing, compassion, protection, remembrance, and the gradual guidance of the departed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4731\" data-end=\"4946\"\u003eThe grouping developed in medieval Japan and became especially important in memorial rites, where one image could serve repeatedly during successive ceremonies for the deceased. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4948\" data-end=\"5063\"\u003eThis makes the scroll more than a collection of divine portraits. It is a complete visual structure of remembrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5065\" data-end=\"5068\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ubn1z5\" data-start=\"5070\" data-end=\"5091\"\u003eThe Central Buddha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5093\" data-end=\"5258\"\u003eThe largest figure stands at the center of the composition, clothed in a long monastic robe and raising one hand in a refined circular gesture formed by the fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5260\" data-end=\"5533\"\u003eThe posture and hand position strongly suggest \u003cstrong data-start=\"5307\" data-end=\"5323\"\u003eAmida Nyorai\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Buddha of Infinite Light and Infinite Life. Amida is one of the central figures of Japanese Buddhist devotion and is closely associated with compassion, peaceful transition, and liberation from suffering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5535\" data-end=\"5745\"\u003eIn this painting, the central Buddha does not dominate through dramatic color. He emerges softly from the dark field, calm and nearly weightless, while the surrounding deities form a protective celestial court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5747\" data-end=\"5798\"\u003eThe image offers reassurance rather than spectacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5800\" data-end=\"5803\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1m7ohft\" data-start=\"5805\" data-end=\"5831\"\u003eThe Surrounding Deities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5833\" data-end=\"5910\"\u003eTwelve additional figures appear above, beside, and below the central Buddha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5912\" data-end=\"6204\"\u003eSome wear the simple robes of Buddhas or monastic figures. Others are ornamented as bodhisattvas, with crowns, jewelry, scarves, ritual objects, and elaborate garments. Several carry attributes that may include a staff, vessel, jewel, lotus, sword, ritual implement, or other Buddhist emblem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6206\" data-end=\"6507\"\u003eBecause of the painting’s considerable fading and pigment loss, assigning every visible figure individually would require close physical inspection and comparison with a complete iconographic reference. However, their number and tiered arrangement strongly support the Thirteen Buddhas interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6509\" data-end=\"6742\"\u003eThe deities are not positioned on an ordinary earthly landscape. They float upon layered dark-red clouds, suspended against a vast black ground. The surrounding darkness intensifies the sense that the figures belong to another realm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"6744\" data-end=\"6747\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"bcwbto\" data-start=\"6749\" data-end=\"6779\"\u003eGold Emerging from Darkness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6781\" data-end=\"6847\"\u003eThe visual power of this scroll comes from its restrained palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6849\" data-end=\"7103\"\u003eGold figures are painted against a nearly black surface, accompanied by muted reddish-brown clouds. The contrast would originally have produced a luminous devotional image, with the sacred beings appearing to glow when viewed by candlelight or lamplight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7105\" data-end=\"7224\"\u003eAge has reduced that original brilliance, but it has also created something rarer: an almost archaeological atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7226\" data-end=\"7449\"\u003eThe gold now flickers rather than shines. Some figures remain clear, while others dissolve into shadow. This creates a deeply meditative visual rhythm in which the viewer must slow down and allow the image to reveal itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7451\" data-end=\"7495\"\u003eIt is a painting that rewards quiet looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"7497\" data-end=\"7500\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"z7a5re\" data-start=\"7502\" data-end=\"7528\"\u003eMaterials and Technique\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7530\" data-end=\"7750\"\u003eThe sacred figures appear to have been drawn with fine linear detail and filled or highlighted with metallic gold-toned pigment. The cloud formations were painted in dark red and brown, while the primary ground is black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7752\" data-end=\"8026\"\u003eThe visible surface may be silk, or a fine woven textile prepared for Buddhist painting. Based on photographs alone, it is not possible to confirm whether the metallic material is genuine gold leaf, powdered gold, brass-based pigment, or another traditional metallic medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8028\" data-end=\"8156\"\u003eFor that reason, this listing describes it as \u003cstrong data-start=\"8074\" data-end=\"8108\"\u003egold-toned or metallic pigment\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than claiming laboratory-confirmed gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8158\" data-end=\"8305\"\u003eThe fine robes, halos, jewelry, facial outlines, and ritual objects suggest careful devotional workmanship rather than rapid commercial decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"8307\" data-end=\"8310\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"fjm9xv\" data-start=\"8312\" data-end=\"8335\"\u003eTraditional Mounting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8337\" data-end=\"8405\"\u003eThe painting has been preserved as a formal Japanese hanging scroll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8407\" data-end=\"8686\"\u003eIts outer mounting uses an olive-green brocade with a subdued repeating floral or geometric pattern. A gold-toned inner field surrounds the painting, accented by a narrow turquoise line. Dark and gold-patterned textile bands border the upper and lower edges of the painted image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8688\" data-end=\"8896\"\u003eThe restrained green and bronze palette complements the dark religious painting particularly well. It allows the central image to remain solemn while giving the complete scroll an elegant architectural frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8898\" data-end=\"9087\"\u003eThe mounting may be later than the painting itself. Antique Japanese paintings were often remounted when the original textiles became unstable, damaged, or unsuitable for continued display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9089\" data-end=\"9195\"\u003eVisible hanging cords, textile straps, upper fittings, roller bar, and decorative end caps remain present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"9197\" data-end=\"9200\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1pv6j9u\" data-start=\"9202\" data-end=\"9221\"\u003eEstimated Period\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9223\" data-end=\"9363\"\u003eThe age of this work cannot be conclusively determined without direct examination, documentation, pigment analysis, or a signed storage box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9365\" data-end=\"9613\"\u003eThe subdued metallic painting, dark devotional ground, traditional Buddhist iconography, accumulated creasing, pigment deterioration, and aged textile support are compatible with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"9546\" data-end=\"9579\"\u003elate Edo to Meiji-period work\u003c\/strong\u003e, broadly within the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9615\" data-end=\"9669\"\u003eA conservative listing description would therefore be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9671\" data-end=\"9778\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"9671\" data-end=\"9778\"\u003eEstimated late Edo to Meiji period, possibly 19th century, with later mounting or restoration possible.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9780\" data-end=\"9882\"\u003eThis dating should be understood as an informed visual assessment rather than a certified attribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"9884\" data-end=\"9887\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ya6vi8\" data-start=\"9889\" data-end=\"9915\"\u003eWhy This Scroll Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1mj3ksv\" data-start=\"9917\" data-end=\"9946\"\u003eRare Memorial Iconography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9948\" data-end=\"10106\"\u003eJūsanbutsu paintings are closely connected to Japanese remembrance rites. They bring together an entire sequence of sacred protectors in one devotional image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"14izkb1\" data-start=\"10108\" data-end=\"10137\"\u003eGold-on-Dark Presentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10139\" data-end=\"10340\"\u003eThe nocturnal ground and softly emerging figures create an unusually dramatic and contemplative effect. The image changes significantly depending on the direction and strength of the surrounding light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"tmzdp1\" data-start=\"10342\" data-end=\"10371\"\u003eAuthentic Passage of Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10373\" data-end=\"10563\"\u003eThe worn surface is not concealed. Creases, fading, losses, and darkening reveal that this is an object that has lived through generations rather than a newly manufactured decorative scroll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1c2ezbt\" data-start=\"10565\" data-end=\"10597\"\u003eSpiritual and Cultural Depth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10599\" data-end=\"10778\"\u003eThe painting connects Japanese Buddhist iconography, memorial tradition, textile mounting, gold-pigment painting, and domestic or temple devotion within a single surviving object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"lxqri4\" data-start=\"10780\" data-end=\"10808\"\u003eStrong Interior Presence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10810\" data-end=\"11011\"\u003eDespite its muted condition, the scroll commands attention. Its narrow vertical format and dark central field work especially well in restrained interiors where atmosphere matters more than brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"11013\" data-end=\"11016\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1l329jn\" data-start=\"11018\" data-end=\"11041\"\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11043\" data-end=\"11130\"\u003eYou may be drawn to this scroll if you appreciate art that whispers rather than shouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11132\" data-end=\"11369\"\u003eIts figures emerge slowly, requiring patience and changing with the light. From a distance, it appears mysterious and almost abstract. Viewed closely, the robes, faces, halos, jewels, vessels, staffs, and cloud forms begin to reassemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11371\" data-end=\"11423\"\u003eThis dual identity makes it particularly compelling:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11425\" data-end=\"11485\"\u003eFrom across the room, it is a dark field of gold and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11487\" data-end=\"11565\"\u003eAt close range, it becomes a sacred assembly filled with individual presences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11567\" data-end=\"11817\"\u003eThe scroll would bring weight and stillness to a room without overwhelming it. It carries the gravity of an antique temple object, yet its muted olive, bronze, black, turquoise, and aged-gold palette can sit beautifully within contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"11819\" data-end=\"11822\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1tgl7x0\" data-start=\"11824\" data-end=\"11836\"\u003eSymbolism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11838\" data-end=\"11931\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"11838\" data-end=\"11847\"\u003eGold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sacred radiance, enlightenment, incorruptibility, and the light of Buddhist wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11933\" data-end=\"12058\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"11933\" data-end=\"11950\"\u003eBlack ground:\u003c\/strong\u003e The infinite, the unseen spiritual realm, contemplation, night, and the mystery beyond ordinary perception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12060\" data-end=\"12152\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"12060\" data-end=\"12071\"\u003eClouds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Movement between worlds, divine manifestation, and the arrival of sacred beings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12154\" data-end=\"12215\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"12154\" data-end=\"12164\"\u003eHalos:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enlightened consciousness and spiritual authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12217\" data-end=\"12338\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"12217\" data-end=\"12238\"\u003eThirteen figures:\u003c\/strong\u003e A complete memorial sequence, representing continued guidance rather than a single isolated moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12340\" data-end=\"12437\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"12340\" data-end=\"12357\"\u003eAmida Nyorai:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compassion, infinite light, peaceful transition, and the promise of liberation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"12439\" data-end=\"12442\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1re96wd\" data-start=\"12444\" data-end=\"12467\"\u003eIdeal Display Spaces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12469\" data-end=\"12514\"\u003eThis scroll would be especially effective in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12516\" data-end=\"12872\"\u003eA Buddhist altar or butsudan room\u003cbr data-start=\"12549\" data-end=\"12552\"\u003eA meditation or mindfulness space\u003cbr data-start=\"12585\" data-end=\"12588\"\u003eA tea room or tokonoma-style alcove\u003cbr data-start=\"12623\" data-end=\"12626\"\u003eA wabi-sabi or Japandi interior\u003cbr data-start=\"12657\" data-end=\"12660\"\u003eA private study or library\u003cbr data-start=\"12686\" data-end=\"12689\"\u003eA collector’s cabinet room\u003cbr data-start=\"12715\" data-end=\"12718\"\u003eA memorial or remembrance space\u003cbr data-start=\"12749\" data-end=\"12752\"\u003eA yoga or contemplative studio\u003cbr data-start=\"12782\" data-end=\"12785\"\u003eA gallery wall devoted to Asian art\u003cbr data-start=\"12820\" data-end=\"12823\"\u003eA restrained hotel, retreat, or wellness interior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12874\" data-end=\"13028\"\u003eBecause of its age and sensitivity, it should not be placed in direct sunlight, near heaters, in a bathroom, or in a space with rapidly changing humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"13030\" data-end=\"13033\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"13mfear\" data-start=\"13035\" data-end=\"13053\"\u003eIdeal Collector\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13055\" data-end=\"13079\"\u003eThis work may appeal to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13081\" data-end=\"13598\"\u003eCollectors of Japanese Buddhist painting\u003cbr data-start=\"13121\" data-end=\"13124\"\u003eCollectors of kakejiku and kakemono\u003cbr data-start=\"13159\" data-end=\"13162\"\u003eStudents of Jūsanbutsu iconography\u003cbr data-start=\"13196\" data-end=\"13199\"\u003eCollectors of Edo and Meiji religious art\u003cbr data-start=\"13240\" data-end=\"13243\"\u003eBuddhist practitioners\u003cbr data-start=\"13265\" data-end=\"13268\"\u003eTemple-art 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centered on Amida Nyorai\u003cbr data-start=\"13701\" data-end=\"13704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"13704\" data-end=\"13723\"\u003eJapanese title:\u003c\/strong\u003e 十三仏図, Jūsanbutsu-zu\u003cbr data-start=\"13743\" data-end=\"13746\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"13746\" data-end=\"13762\"\u003eObject type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Buddhist hanging scroll\u003cbr data-start=\"13795\" data-end=\"13798\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"13798\" data-end=\"13809\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vertical kakejiku\u003cbr data-start=\"13827\" data-end=\"13830\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"13830\" data-end=\"13841\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"13847\" data-end=\"13850\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"13850\" data-end=\"13868\"\u003eEstimated age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Edo to Meiji period, possibly 19th century\u003cbr data-start=\"13916\" data-end=\"13919\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"13919\" data-end=\"13930\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anonymous\u003cbr data-start=\"13940\" data-end=\"13943\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"13943\" data-end=\"13957\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e No clearly legible signature visible\u003cbr data-start=\"13994\" data-end=\"13997\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"13997\" data-end=\"14019\"\u003ePainting material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metallic gold-toned pigment and dark color on silk or textile\u003cbr data-start=\"14081\" data-end=\"14084\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"14084\" data-end=\"14097\"\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patterned brocade and textile mounting\u003cbr data-start=\"14136\" data-end=\"14139\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"14139\" data-end=\"14155\"\u003eRoller ends:\u003c\/strong\u003e Present\u003cbr data-start=\"14163\" data-end=\"14166\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"14166\" data-end=\"14182\"\u003eStorage box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not shown or included in the supplied information\u003cbr data-start=\"14232\" data-end=\"14235\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"14235\" data-end=\"14252\"\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold as an antique Japanese devotional scroll based on its construction, materials, subject, and visible age; no third-party certificate accompanies the work unless specifically stated elsewhere\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"14449\" data-end=\"14452\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14735\" data-end=\"14822\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"13b1cln\" data-start=\"14829\" data-end=\"14856\"\u003eDetailed Condition Report\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14858\" data-end=\"14967\"\u003eThis is an antique devotional painting with \u003cstrong data-start=\"14902\" data-end=\"14966\"\u003esubstantial and clearly visible age-related condition issues\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14969\" data-end=\"15275\"\u003eThe central painted panel displays extensive horizontal creasing and fold lines across the composition. There is widespread cracking, abrasion, fading, darkening, and loss of metallic pigment. Several figures have partially obscured details, and some areas of the image are considerably weaker than others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15277\" data-end=\"15320\"\u003eAdditional visible characteristics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15322\" data-end=\"15896\"\u003eSurface wear and scattered pigment loss\u003cbr data-start=\"15361\" data-end=\"15364\"\u003eVertical and horizontal stress lines\u003cbr data-start=\"15400\" data-end=\"15403\"\u003eSmall areas of flaking or missing material\u003cbr data-start=\"15445\" data-end=\"15448\"\u003eDarkening and possible oxidation of the painting ground\u003cbr data-start=\"15503\" data-end=\"15506\"\u003eScattered spots, marks, stains, and surface deposits\u003cbr data-start=\"15558\" data-end=\"15561\"\u003ePossible old moisture exposure or uneven discoloration\u003cbr data-start=\"15615\" data-end=\"15618\"\u003eAreas where the support appears thin, brittle, or stressed\u003cbr data-start=\"15676\" data-end=\"15679\"\u003eDistortion and waviness from long-term rolling or storage\u003cbr data-start=\"15736\" data-end=\"15739\"\u003eWear along the textile borders and mounting transitions\u003cbr data-start=\"15794\" data-end=\"15797\"\u003eGeneral discoloration consistent with age\u003cbr data-start=\"15838\" data-end=\"15841\"\u003ePossible historic repairs, remounting, or reinforcement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15898\" data-end=\"16032\"\u003eThe full sacred composition remains visible, but the work should be considered \u003cstrong data-start=\"15977\" data-end=\"16031\"\u003efragile and unrestored unless otherwise documented\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16034\" data-end=\"16208\"\u003eIts worn appearance is a major part of its historical and wabi-sabi character, but buyers seeking a bright, flawless, or newly restored scroll should not purchase this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16210\" data-end=\"16319\"\u003ePlease examine every photograph closely. The photographs form an essential part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"16321\" data-end=\"16324\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1ojyte\" data-start=\"16326\" data-end=\"16344\"\u003eCare and Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16346\" data-end=\"16419\"\u003eHandle only with clean, dry hands and avoid touching the painted surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16421\" data-end=\"16576\"\u003eDo not pull the scroll tightly when opening or closing it. Roll slowly and evenly around the lower roller, ensuring the painting does not buckle or crease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16578\" data-end=\"16593\"\u003eKeep away from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16595\" data-end=\"16809\"\u003eDirect sunlight\u003cbr data-start=\"16610\" data-end=\"16613\"\u003eStrong artificial light\u003cbr data-start=\"16636\" data-end=\"16639\"\u003eHigh humidity\u003cbr data-start=\"16652\" data-end=\"16655\"\u003eDry heating vents\u003cbr data-start=\"16672\" data-end=\"16675\"\u003eAir-conditioning outlets\u003cbr data-start=\"16699\" data-end=\"16702\"\u003eSmoke and kitchen vapors\u003cbr data-start=\"16726\" data-end=\"16729\"\u003eBathrooms and damp walls\u003cbr data-start=\"16753\" data-end=\"16756\"\u003ePets and young children\u003cbr data-start=\"16779\" data-end=\"16782\"\u003eLong-term permanent display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16811\" data-end=\"16946\"\u003eFor important or extended display, consultation with a professional conservator of Japanese paintings or Asian textiles is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16948\" data-end=\"17030\"\u003eNo cleaning, flattening, gluing, ironing, or home restoration should be attempted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"17032\" data-end=\"17035\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"oikxkm\" data-start=\"17037\" data-end=\"17067\"\u003eFinal Words to the Collector\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17069\" data-end=\"17162\"\u003eThis scroll does not survive as a polished ornament. It survives as a shadowed sacred object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17164\" data-end=\"17333\"\u003eIts gold has softened. Its figures have passed partly into darkness. The silk carries folds, cracks, abrasions, and the quiet evidence of time. Yet the assembly remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17335\" data-end=\"17505\"\u003eOne Buddha stands at the center. Twelve sacred presences gather around him. Their robes, halos, vessels, staffs, jewels, and clouds appear only when the light finds them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17507\" data-end=\"17538\"\u003eThat is the power of this work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17540\" data-end=\"17631\"\u003eIt does not reveal everything at once. It asks the viewer to pause, adjust, and look again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17633\" data-end=\"17740\"\u003eFor the right collector, this is not damage hiding a painting. It is history becoming part of the painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17742\" data-end=\"17937\"\u003eBring into your space an authentic fragment of Japanese Buddhist memory, a dark celestial court suspended in aged gold, and a devotional image created to accompany remembrance across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17939\" data-end=\"18048\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"17939\" data-end=\"18048\"\u003eHang it not merely as decoration, but as a surviving field of contemplation, protection, and sacred time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"18050\" data-end=\"18053\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"9ju6wd\" data-start=\"18055\" data-end=\"18063\"\u003eOffers\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18065\" data-end=\"18170\"\u003eSome items in our collection allow limited room for negotiation, while others are offered at firm prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18172\" data-end=\"18425\"\u003eRespectful and realistic proposals are welcome. Should you have a particular budget, shipping concern, or related request, please contact us directly. Every offer is considered individually, although submission of an offer does not guarantee acceptance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18427\" data-end=\"18478\"\u003eWe are happy to assist and are only a message away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"18480\" data-end=\"18483\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1qkvm1m\" data-start=\"18485\" data-end=\"18523\"\u003eProduct Representation and Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18525\" data-end=\"18605\"\u003eWe make every reasonable effort to photograph and describe our items accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18607\" data-end=\"18878\"\u003eColor, brightness, gold tone, contrast, and surface detail may vary depending on lighting, display settings, screen calibration, and viewing angle. This particular painting is exceptionally dark, and its gold details become more or less visible depending on illumination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18880\" data-end=\"19058\"\u003ePlease review all photographs at full size and contact us before purchasing with any questions regarding condition, age, materials, mounting, dimensions, or included accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"19060\" data-end=\"19152\"\u003eWe would much rather clarify a concern before payment than disappoint a collector afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"19154\" data-end=\"19157\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1fv13hy\" data-start=\"19159\" data-end=\"19187\"\u003eCondition and Sales Policy\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"19189\" data-end=\"19281\"\u003eThis item is an antique and is sold in its present condition, as photographed and described.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"19283\" data-end=\"19509\"\u003eIt is not factory-new, flawless, recently restored, or guaranteed free from previous repairs. Age-related wear, creasing, fading, staining, pigment loss, textile deterioration, and structural irregularities should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"19511\" data-end=\"19688\"\u003eDue to the unique, fragile, and one-of-a-kind nature of antique objects, all sales are considered final except where return rights are required by applicable law or Etsy policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"19690\" data-end=\"19782\"\u003ePlease purchase only after carefully reviewing the complete description and all photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"19784\" data-end=\"19787\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"fv83bo\" data-start=\"19789\" data-end=\"19799\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"19801\" data-end=\"19889\"\u003eWorldwide tracked shipping is available to destinations served by our shipping carriers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"19891\" data-end=\"20125\"\u003eWe generally ship from Japan using Japan Post EMS or another appropriate tracked international service. The final method may depend on destination, parcel size, insurance limits, service availability, and current carrier restrictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"20127\" data-end=\"20280\"\u003eThe scroll will be carefully rolled, protected against moisture, cushioned, and packed inside a rigid outer container suitable for international transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"20282\" data-end=\"20409\"\u003eImport duties, customs charges, taxes, and brokerage fees are the responsibility of the buyer unless otherwise required by law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"20411\" data-end=\"20414\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"nzxjih\" data-start=\"20416\" data-end=\"20426\"\u003eTracking\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"20428\" data-end=\"20481\"\u003eTracking information will be provided after dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"20483\" data-end=\"20673\"\u003ePlease allow time for the first carrier scan to appear. International delivery times vary according to destination, customs processing, local postal conditions, weather, and seasonal demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"20675\" data-end=\"20678\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1575c7z\" data-start=\"20680\" data-end=\"20696\"\u003eStore Policies\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"20698\" data-end=\"20762\"\u003ePlease review our shop policies before completing your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"20764\" data-end=\"20983\"\u003eBy placing an order, you confirm that you have read the listing, examined the photographs, understood the antique condition, and accepted the limitations inherent in purchasing unique vintage and antique objects online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"20985\" data-end=\"21030\"\u003eQuestions are always welcome before checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"21032\" data-end=\"21035\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"21049\" data-end=\"21546\"\u003e#ThirteenBuddhas #Jusanbutsu #JapaneseBuddhistArt #AntiqueJapaneseScroll #JapaneseHangingScroll #Kakejiku #BuddhistMemorialArt #GoldBuddhaPainting #GoldPigmentArt #AmidaNyorai #DainichiNyorai #FudoMyoo #BodhisattvaArt #JapaneseTempleArt #SacredArt #DevotionalArt #MeditationRoomDecor #SpiritualWallArt #EdoPeriodArt #MeijiPeriodArt #JapaneseAntique #AsianAntiqueArt #BuddhistWallArt #EsotericBuddhism #ShingonArt #WabiSabiDecor #CollectorArt #TempleDecor #BuddhistIconography #JapaneseArtCollector\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Vintage, Antiques and Art Collector \/ Curator \/ Personal Shopper From Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52767108989221,"sku":"SC 08","price":7254.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/sc08_1of34.jpg?v=1784022052","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/edo-antique-japanese-buddhist-scroll-amida-buddha-raigo-pure-land-hanging-kakejiku-golden-silk-painting-with-bodhisattvas-temple-art-japan","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}