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平岡定海 Hiraoka Jokai (1923-2011) Todai-ji temple Japanese Zen kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / 無事是吉祥 Buji Kore Kissho with Box RF338

無事是吉祥 Buji Kore Kissho
Literal meaning of 無事 BUJI is be safe and be peace, 吉祥 KISSHO means happy things, prosperity. In short, a state that nothing happens is the state to appear prosperity. This words tells us the importance to keep honest mind to bring prosperity.

平岡定海 Hiraoka jokai (1923-2011)
Hiraoka Jokai was a monk of the Kegon sect in Japan and a historian specializing in the history of Japanese Buddhism and temples. He served as the 213th Bettei (the highest-ranking official, equivalent to the chief priest) of Tōdai-ji and as the Head of the Kegon sect. He is also known as an accomplished calligrapher.

with signature 'Todaiji Betto Jokai' 東大寺別当定海 and seal 'Todaiji 213sei Betto' 東大寺二百十三世別當 'Jokai' 定海

Whole dimensions: 14.1" W x 68" H / 36cm x 172.8cm
Inside dimensions: 11.2" W x 38.7" H / 28.7cm x 98.5cm

Material: Paper
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Wood

Weight: 440g 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: WARP, STAIN in the back of the mounting.

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