Japanese vintage kakejiku of Shinto calligraphy in ink on paper – Japan, circa 1960.

This vintage Japanese kakejiku is a hanging scroll of Shinto calligraphy in ink on paper, with a textile mount and wooden rods. It originates from Japan, from the Shōwa period, when mounted paintings were displayed in the tokonoma. The kakejiku was hung in the tokonoma, the honour alcove of the Japanese home, and was changed according to the season or occasion. The artwork mounted on paper could be rolled up for storage, which explains its vertical format. The piece is executed with a brush and ink on paper, mounted with fabric borders and finished with a wooden top rod and a lower axis that allow it to be hung and rolled. It retains its hanging cord. The composition represents the invocation 天照皇大神 (Amaterasu-sumeōkami), the great solar deity of Shinto, traced with a brush and red seals. Due to its vertical format, it can be used as a wall piece for a serene corner, a desk, or an entrance. It fits into wabi-sabi, japandi, and minimalist interiors, where it adds depth and a graphic accent. Details. Dimensions: Length 51 cm – Depth 2 cm – Height 165 cm. Style: Traditional Japanese. Materials and techniques: Paper; ink on paper; textile mount; wooden rods. Place of origin: Japan. Period: Shōwa period. Date of manufacture: Circa 1960. Condition / Observations: Good. Paper with patina, stains, and marks due to age. Dimensions when rolled: Length 51 cm – Height 4 cm. Wear consistent with age and use.