{"product_id":"kannon-bosatsu-heart-sutra-calligraphy-gold-toned-linework","title":"Kannon Bosatsu with Heart Sutra Calligraphy, Gold-Toned Linework on Black, Vintage Hanging Scroll","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Painted \u0026amp; Printed\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA standing Kannon Bosatsu, drawn in elegant gold-toned line on a deep black ground, stands beneath a compact block of Heart Sutra calligraphy. Image and scripture together give this vintage kakejiku a quiet devotional authority suited to an altar, tokonoma or contemplative interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Japanese kakejiku depicts Kannon Bosatsu beneath a finely rendered transcription of the Heart Sutra, the Hannya Shingyō 般若心経. Set against a deep black background, the standing figure is illuminated through gold-toned linework and subtle colored details: the serene face, elaborate crown, layered robes, jewelry and flowing fabric are rendered with remarkable intricacy. Kannon holds a small vessel near the waist, while the opposite hand extends a long, slender branch-like element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove the figure the delicate gold calligraphy begins with 摩訶般若波羅蜜多心経, the traditional title of the Heart Sutra in East Asian Buddhist calligraphy. The concentrated block of text seems suspended within the black field, while the luminous figure below provides a graceful anchor. Fine lines define the folds of the robes, crown, jewelry, facial features and flowing ornaments, and restrained touches of ivory, red, green and warm gold give the figure dimension. The composition preserves generous negative space, lending both figure and scripture a quiet authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork is framed by warm red-and-gold brocade and mounted within a pale blue-gray textile with a subtle repeating pattern, with hanging cords, gold-toned corner fittings and scroll ends completing the large vertical format. Kannon, known in Chinese as Guanyin, is the bodhisattva of compassion, and the Heart Sutra is among the most widely recited texts of East Asian Buddhism; their pairing centers the scroll on wisdom, compassion and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standing Kannon Bosatsu with small vessel and slender branch-like element, beneath Heart Sutra (Hannya Shingyō 般若心経) calligraphy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage; undated\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 Hanging scroll, kakejiku; large vertical format with hanging cords, decorative fittings and lower scroll rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-toned pigment on a dark textile or textile-like surface (apparent); red-and-gold brocade inner borders and pale blue-gray patterned textile mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black and gold, with touches of ivory, red and green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small gold-toned artist mark or signature at lower right, unread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA vintage hanging scroll with natural signs of age, storage, handling and previous display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight creasing or surface waviness, and small marks or spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle variations in the black background and minor rubbing or variation to the gold-toned details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight wear to the textile mounting and age-related wear to the cords, fittings and 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\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small gold-toned artist mark at lower right is unread. The precise materials and technique have not been authenticated, and the close-up photographs should be consulted when judging whether the image is painted, printed, hand-finished or a combination; no guarantee is given of gold leaf, gold ink, silk, entirely hand-painted construction, temple provenance, a particular period or a confirmed artist. 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. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-scrolls-traditional-paintings\"\u003eScrolls \u0026amp; Paintings\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/butsudan-japanese-altars-religious-objects\"\u003eButsudan \u0026amp; Altars\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seated-buddha-gold-toned-linework-black-radiant-halo-clouds\"\u003eGold seated Buddha scroll on black ground\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jusanbutsu-thirteen-buddhas-memorial-hanging-scroll-amida\"\u003eThirteen Buddhas gold-on-black memorial scroll\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/soga-shohaku-style-celestial-dragon-hanging-scroll-sumi-ink\"\u003eSoga Shōhaku-style celestial dragon ink scroll\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Painted \u0026amp; Printed\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003ePaper \u0026amp; Silk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScrolls, screens and prints can be examined, documented and conserved before shipping through the Restoration \u0026amp; Documentation Lab™. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/japan-art-restoration-condition-reports-japonista\"\u003eRequest a condition report →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: kannon heart sutra scroll · gold kannon hanging scroll · hannya shingyo kakejiku · black and gold buddhist scroll · guanyin heart sutra wall scroll · japanese kannon bosatsu scroll · heart sutra calligraphy scroll\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52765398008101,"sku":"SC 09","price":7963.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/sc09_1of29.jpg?v=1783956804","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/kannon-bosatsu-heart-sutra-calligraphy-gold-toned-linework","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}