{"product_id":"sho-kannon-bodhisattva-kakejiku-seated-lotus-against-gold","title":"Shō Kannon Bodhisattva Kakejiku, Seated on Lotus Against Gold Ground, Signed 晟光 with Red Seal, Vintage Scroll","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Painted \u0026amp; Printed\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA crowned, two-armed Kannon Bodhisattva, most likely Shō Kannon, sits in meditation on a blooming lotus before a warm golden field in this vintage kakejiku. Fine outlines, soft halos and a restrained palette give the figure stillness and quiet presence rather than drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKannon holds an open lotus blossom near the chest while the other hand forms a graceful Buddhist gesture. The figure is one-headed and two-armed, the form identified with Shō Kannon, the standard manifestation of the Bodhisattva of compassion. Flowing scarves, layered robes, jewelry and a floral crown are rendered in subdued gold, green, blue, ivory and ochre, framed by softly rendered circular halos and delicate radiating lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition balances intricate sacred imagery with an expansive golden field. Fine outlines define the face, crown, jewelry, hands, robes and lotus petals, while softer washes create the surrounding halos and atmospheric radiance. A two-character artist inscription and red seal appear near the lower right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dark blue-green brocade-style mounting with repeating floral motifs frames the artwork, finished with narrow gold-toned borders. The spacious vertical composition suits a Buddhist altar or devotional area, a tea room or tokonoma alcove, a meditation room or study, and traditional Japanese and thoughtfully curated contemporary interiors alike.\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\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 composition with generous negative space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-armed, one-headed Kannon Bodhisattva, likely Shō Kannon, seated on a lotus holding a lotus blossom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-character inscription and red seal at lower right, believed to read 晟光 (possibly Seikō)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finely textured paper or textile-like surface (substrate unauthenticated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold, green, blue, ivory and ochre on a warm golden ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark blue-green floral brocade-style textile with narrow gold-toned borders; hanging cord 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 visible age-related characteristics; it should not be expected to look factory new.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral toning and color variation, with small dark marks above the upper halo and minor spots and surface marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight horizontal creasing or fold lines, surface waviness and wrinkles, and areas of faint discoloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural wear from handling, storage and previous display.\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 inscription is believed to read 晟光 (Seikō) and is offered as attributed; the reading, substrate, pigments, production method, date and provenance have not been independently authenticated, and silk, mineral pigment, gold leaf and entirely hand-painted construction are not guaranteed without supporting documentation. 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\/life-shakyamuni-buddha-narrative-thangka-twelve-great-deeds\"\u003eLife of Shakyamuni Buddha narrative thangka\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/two-koi-kakejiku-hanging-scroll-charcoal-orange-marked-white\"\u003eTwo koi in teal water hanging scroll\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/saigoku-thirty-three-temple-pilgrimage-nokyojiku-kannon\"\u003eSaigoku 33 Kannon pilgrimage nōkyōjiku 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 hanging scroll · sho kannon kakejiku · japanese bodhisattva scroll · vintage buddhist scroll gold · kannon lotus painting scroll · japanese buddhist wall scroll\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52764992307493,"sku":"SC 19","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/sc19_2of28.jpg?v=1783950927","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/sho-kannon-bodhisattva-kakejiku-seated-lotus-against-gold","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}