宗般玄芳 Sohan Genpo (1848-1922) Rinzai sect priest Buddhist monk Japanese antique art Zen kakejiku kakemono hanging scroll / Bodhidharma Daruma with Box RE224
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宗般玄芳 Sohan Genpo (1848-1922) Rinzai sect priest Buddhist monk Japanese antique art Zen kakejiku kakemono hanging scroll / Bodhidharma Daruma with Box RE224
宗般玄芳 Sohan Genpo (1848-1922)
A Rinzai Zen Buddhist monk who flourished during the Meiji and Taisho eras. He was the 486th abbot of Daitoku-ji and also served as the head of the Daitoku-ji school.
with signature 'Ryuhozan shamon Sohan' 龍寶山沙門宗般 and seal 'Kensei Sohan' 見性宗般
This compelling Zen hanging scroll by Sohan Genpo (1848–1922), a prominent Rinzai monk and 486th abbot of Daitoku-ji, features a bold calligraphic rendering of Bodhidharma (Daruma)—the legendary founder of Zen Buddhism. The composition combines expressive brushwork with spiritual symbolism, centering on a powerful inscription and an enso-like circular stroke that evokes the void, enlightenment, and the immediacy of awakened presence. The scroll bears the signature “Ryuhozan shamon Sohan” (龍寶山沙門宗般) and seal “Kensei Sohan” (見性宗般), affirming its origin within the Daitoku-ji Zen lineage. Accompanied by a preservation box, the work embodies the directness and depth of Zen practice, offering both visual impact and contemplative resonance.
Whole dimensions: 22" W x 86.1" H / 56.1cm x 218.8cm
Inside dimensions: 15.1" W x 53.9" H / 38.4cm x 137cm
Material: White Satin
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Wood
Weight: 860g including Box
Condition
Antique items have originally crease, stain, damage, and more. I would like you to refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it's difficult to show all conditions by the photos. Special notes: STAIN, CREASE a little, DAMAGE a little, FOLD, WARP, STAIN DAMAGE in the back of the mounting.
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