Japanese Vintage Kakejiku Hanging Scroll Art – Shikoku Pilgrimage Stamps with Wooden Box

This Japanese vintage kakejiku is a stunning hanging scroll art piece featuring Shikoku pilgrimage stamps collected from the 88 sacred temples on the Shikoku 88 temples route. Measuring 80.1 inches (203 cm) tall and 29.7 inches (75.5 cm) wide, this Buddhist temple scroll showcases a traditional Japanese Buddhist painting of Kukai, the revered founder of the pilgrimage. Crafted from paper, silk, and metal, it is bordered with luxurious gold floral fabric border that enhances its antique Japanese decor appeal. The scroll is carefully preserved in a wooden box included for safe storage and display.

This vintage silk scroll serves as both a beautiful decorative item and a meaningful Buddhist art collectible. It represents the spiritual journey of the Shikoku pilgrimage, making it ideal for collectors or those who appreciate traditional Japanese scrolls steeped in history. Despite minor signs of aging such as small stains and dirt, it remains in very good condition, authenticating its value as an antique piece.

Key features and benefits:

- Authentic Japanese vintage kakejiku with genuine shikoku pilgrimage stamps

- Large size (H 80.1in × W 29.7in) perfect for wall display

- Depicts Kukai pilgrimage art central to Japanese Buddhist tradition

- Made from paper, silk, and metal for durability and elegance

- Gold floral fabric border adds a luxurious touch to the scroll

- Comes with a sturdy wooden box included for protection and presentation

- Ideal antique Japanese decor piece for collectors or cultural enthusiasts

- Represents the historic Shikoku 88 temples pilgrimage route

- Certified as a genuine buddhist temple scroll with kanji signatures

- A rare buddhist art collectible that captures centuries-old craftsmanship

The Shikoku pilgrimage is a revered spiritual journey spanning approximately 1,200 to 1,400 kilometers across Tokushima, Kochi, Ehime, and Kagawa prefectures. This scroll preserves the essence of that sacred path through its detailed goshuin stamps collected at each temple visited along the route. Owning this piece connects you to a rich cultural tradition dating back to Japan’s Heian period.

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