無常 Impermanence Kakejiku

This wallscroll was an order from a return customer. This black cherry blossom cloth was very beautiful. That is why I chose to purchase it. The kireji (cloth) has been in my inventory for almost 4 years. I am very happy that someone selected this cherry blossom cloth for their kakejiku.

The scroll reads Mujou. Mu 無is infinite or nothing and Jou 常 and is the ideal of Impermanence or Transience in Buddhism.The Japanese calligraphy was written in the Gyousho or semi-cursive style s   or  Yamada Maples. I think this is some of Yoshimi’s best shodo.

The scroll is finished with a Shitan or Rosewood jikusaki and a purple with gold trim pattern hanging string.

Dimensions as follows:                                      　

Name in Kanji	Name in English	Size in Bun	Size in Inches
天	Ten	106	12.64
上一文字	Ue Ichimonji	8	0.95
紙本の幅さ	Artwork Width	76	9.07
紙本の長さ	Artwork Length	106	12.64
柱	Pillars	18	2.15
下一文字	Shita Ichimonji	5	0.60
地	Chi	65	7.75
掛け軸の幅さ	Scroll Width	112	13.36
掛け軸の長さ	Scroll Length	290	34.59