Butsu Hyougu Style Scroll

This is another painting of the Sanso Collection. I believe it is number 74, by the painter Sengai. This is the information on the painter provided by Wikipedia. Sengai Gibon (仙厓 義梵, 1750–1837) was a Japanese monk of the Rinzai school (one of three main schools of Zen Buddhism in Japan)

I framed this in the formal style called Butsu Hyougu in order to match the White Robed Kannon (Water Kannon) theme of the painting with the calligraphy. I also used the traditional Kin Jikusaki and the top kin on the Hassou, to match the elegance of the painting.

I think it turned out quite beautiful.

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Illuminating Moonbeam

This is the second scroll of the Iwasaki print Illuminating Moonbeam. The calligraphy in the scroll is the heart sutra. The symbolism is very beautiful. I feel that the soft purples soften this scroll greatly. If you would like a quote for custom scroll, or would like a painting or photograph mounted into a wallscroll, contact to Jonathan Maples at sales@customjapanesecalligraphy.com