{"product_id":"jizo-bosatsu-kakejiku-hanging-scroll-ksitigarbha-standing","title":"Jizō Bosatsu Kakejiku Hanging Scroll, Kṣitigarbha Standing on Lotus with Jewel \u0026 Pilgrim's Staff, Vintage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Painted \u0026amp; Printed\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eJizō Bosatsu, the Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva of Sanskrit texts, is among the most beloved compassionate figures in Japanese Buddhism. In this vintage kakejiku he stands serenely on layered lotus blossoms beneath a vast halo of golden rays, a luminous and peaceful devotional image held within mauve, pink and gold brocade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure wears richly patterned monastic robes in soft shades of green, pink, purple, cream, red and gold. He carries the two attributes most closely tied to his iconography: the sacred wish-fulfilling jewel and the ringed pilgrim's staff. Together they speak of illumination, compassionate guidance and Jizō's vow to reach beings passing through suffering, uncertainty and difficult transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJizō is revered across Japan as a guardian of children, travelers, departed souls and all who move through uncertain passages. His monastic appearance expresses humility and closeness to ordinary people; the staff signals movement between realms and guidance along hard roads, while the jewel stands for wisdom, hope and the light of compassionate help. His image is met everywhere, in temples, roadside shrines, cemeteries, pilgrimage routes and private devotional spaces. Symbolic readings vary among Buddhist traditions, and the scroll is offered as devotional and cultural artwork, without promise of supernatural protection, healing or spiritual results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central image is mounted in the traditional hanging-scroll format and framed by ornate mauve, pink and gold brocade-style textiles. Its tall vertical composition gives the scroll an elegant presence for a Buddhist altar, meditation room, study, tea room or tokonoma alcove, a Japanese-inspired interior, or a considered collection of Asian religious art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage; any early 20th-century dating is an estimate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kakejiku (hanging scroll), large vertical devotional composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jizō Bosatsu (Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva), standing on layered lotus beneath radiant golden rays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wish-fulfilling jewel; ringed pilgrim's staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finely textured paper or textile-like surface with black outlines, colored pigments and gold-toned detailing (substrate untested)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green, pink, purple, cream, red and gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornate mauve, pink and gold brocade-style textile; hanging components and lower scroll rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage and pre-owned, with natural signs of age, storage, handling and previous display; it should not be expected to look factory new.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight horizontal creasing or fold lines, surface waviness or wrinkles may be present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall marks, spots or areas of discoloration, and minor rubbing or variation in the colored and gold-toned details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge-related wear to the textile mounting, and wear to the hanging cord, roller and other scroll components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photographs show the actual piece and form an essential part of the condition record; colors may vary slightly with lighting and screen settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAttribution Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe detailed photographs should be examined when judging whether the image is painted, printed, hand-finished or produced through a combination of techniques. No guarantee is given of the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine gold leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional mineral pigments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntirely hand-painted construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaishō or early Shōwa-period production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA particular artist or temple attribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn untouched or unrestored surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact substrate, pigments, artist, date and production method have not been independently authenticated; any early-20th-century dating is an estimate unless supported by an inscription, storage box, appraisal or provenance. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked 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 \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. 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