Antique Scroll Of Bodhisattva En No Gyoya
$698.00
An antique Scroll featuring a woodblock print of The Bodhisattva En no Gyoja. En no Gyoja, or En no Ozunu, born 634, was a Japanese ascetic and mystic, traditionally held to be the founder of Shugendo. Shugendo was a conglomerate religion incorporating aspects of Taoism, Shinto, esoteric Buddhism (especially Shingon Mikkyo and the Tendai sect). Some Zen sects and traditional Japanese shamanism were also part of the conglomerate religion. He is venerated as a bosatsu (bodhisattva, or pursuer of enlightenment) Jinben Dai. This is a Scroll with powerful Spiritual messages. The scroll of unknown age and is estimated to be from the late Meiji Era 1890 to early 1900s.
Approximate dimensions of the scroll are 168.5 cm tall 48.5 cm wide. Length of the Jiku (Artpiece) is 54 cm.
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.
En No Gyoja
The Spiritual Deity is depicted holding a Scepter with a Crystal which are symbols of Enlightenment. Behind him supporting him in Power is an imposing Mountain rising through the clouds in the form of a Spirit of an Eagle or Phoenix as he confronts two Oni or demons.
The Hyoumoku (upper crosspiece) and Jiku (lower crosspiece) are of Karaki wood decorated with gilt. The Jiku is fitted with Gilded metal caps. The Heri (mounting) is of silk and Ichimoji silk brocade frames the Honshi (Illustrative Subject). The scroll backing is of hand made Washi. In good condition with signs of foxing and toning.
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Antique Scroll Of Bodhisattva En No Gyoya
An antique Scroll featuring a woodblock print of The Bodhisattva En no Gyoja. En no Gyoja, or En no Ozunu, born 634, was a Japanese ascetic and mystic, traditionally held to be the founder of Shugendo. Shugendo was a conglomerate religion incorporating aspects of Taoism, Shinto, esoteric Buddhism (especially Shingon Mikkyo and the Tendai sect). Some Zen sects and traditional Japanese shamanism were also part of the conglomerate religion. He is venerated as a bosatsu (bodhisattva, or pursuer of enlightenment) Jinben Dai. This is a Scroll with powerful Spiritual messages. The scroll of unknown age and is estimated to be from the late Meiji Era 1890 to early 1900s.
Approximate dimensions of the scroll are 168.5 cm tall 48.5 cm wide. Length of the Jiku (Artpiece) is 54 cm.
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.
En No Gyoja
The Spiritual Deity is depicted holding a Scepter with a Crystal which are symbols of Enlightenment. Behind him supporting him in Power is an imposing Mountain rising through the clouds in the form of a Spirit of an Eagle or Phoenix as he confronts two Oni or demons.
The Hyoumoku (upper crosspiece) and Jiku (lower crosspiece) are of Karaki wood decorated with gilt. The Jiku is fitted with Gilded metal caps. The Heri (mounting) is of silk and Ichimoji silk brocade frames the Honshi (Illustrative Subject). The scroll backing is of hand made Washi. In good condition with signs of foxing and toning.
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