Hanging scroll
03 October 2025
Description

Item to me is in good condition. Upper right corner metal missing Buddha with Agyo and Ungyo beneath if I interpret properly

Dimensions

10-1/2” X 36”

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 4 days
By David U.
Oct 07, 12:43 UTC
Fair Market Value
$400 - $700 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello, this item is a Japanese hanging scroll (kakemono) depicting a seated Buddhist figure, possibly a representation of a monk or a manifestation of Buddha accompanied by Agyo and Ungyo, the guardian deities often seen in temple iconography. The work combines ink drawing and calligraphy on paper, bordered by traditional brocade silk with gold-thread floral motifs and mounted on a roller. The vertical format and script style suggest it dates from the late Edo to early Meiji period (mid-19th century). The seals and inscriptions at the lower section likely refer to the artist, temple, or a dedicatory message.

The scroll appears well-preserved, though it shows minor age toning and a missing upper corner fitting, typical for antique religious scrolls. The calligraphy and iconography align with devotional temple works rather than commercial production. Based on comparable Edo to Meiji Buddhist scrolls sold at Japanese and Western auctions, the estimated value ranges between 400 and 700 USD, depending on provenance confirmation and preservation stability.

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