Antique Scroll Sanmen Daikoku by Hosho
$488.00
Antique Meiji era handpainted silk scroll by Hosho depicting the three gods from Sanmen Daikoku. Sanmen Daikoku is believed to protect the Three Buddhist Treasures which are the Buddha, the Law, and the Community of Followers.
It is believed that Saichō 767-822 the founder of Japan’s Tendai sect introduced Sanmen Daikoku to Japan. The center face is Mahakala also called Daikokuten. The left face is Vaiśravaṇa also referred to as Bishamontne and the right is Sarasvatī also called Benzaiten.
The upper crosspiece known as hyoumoku is karaki wood. The lower crosspiece also known as jiku is a a karaki roller in black lacquer. The mounting or heri is silk. The honshi or artwork is also in good condition.
Ichimoji are the strips running across the top and bottom of the centrepiece artwork made of silk brocade. The scroll is backed washi.
Approximate dimensions are 172 cm in length and 44.5cm width.
This item will be carefully rolled and packed for shipping in a tube. Shipping is via Australia Post and includes tracking and signature on delivery.
We do our best to represent all our antique items accurately. If you have any questions on any of our items please do not hesitate to contact us as we do not accept returns on items sold.
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Antique Scroll Sanmen Daikoku by Hosho
Antique Meiji era handpainted silk scroll by Hosho depicting the three gods from Sanmen Daikoku. Sanmen Daikoku is believed to protect the Three Buddhist Treasures which are the Buddha, the Law, and the Community of Followers.
It is believed that Saichō 767-822 the founder of Japan’s Tendai sect introduced Sanmen Daikoku to Japan. The center face is Mahakala also called Daikokuten. The left face is Vaiśravaṇa also referred to as Bishamontne and the right is Sarasvatī also called Benzaiten.
The upper crosspiece known as hyoumoku is karaki wood. The lower crosspiece also known as jiku is a a karaki roller in black lacquer. The mounting or heri is silk. The honshi or artwork is also in good condition.
Ichimoji are the strips running across the top and bottom of the centrepiece artwork made of silk brocade. The scroll is backed washi.
Approximate dimensions are 172 cm in length and 44.5cm width.
This item will be carefully rolled and packed for shipping in a tube. Shipping is via Australia Post and includes tracking and signature on delivery.
We do our best to represent all our antique items accurately. If you have any questions on any of our items please do not hesitate to contact us as we do not accept returns on items sold.
Additional information
| Dimensions | 160 × 39 cm |
|---|---|
| Artist | Hosho |
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