Japanese vintage hanging scroll for tea room Ink painting of eggplant with sign by buddhist monk sign box reproduction H45.7in/116cm

Japanese hanging scroll for tea room Ink painting of eggplant with sign by buddhist monk sign box reproduction H45.7in/116cm.

This is a small hanging scroll made for the tea ceremony by printing and reproducing pictures painted by a monk in the Edo period. Even though it is a replica, it is a high-end item made in the 1960s by a store specializing in hanging scrolls in a limited edition.
The original painting depicts eggplants in black ink and brush strokes.
The workmanship is so beautiful that at first glance it is hard to tell that it is a reproduction, and one can even sense the atmosphere of age. The surroundings are real silk and paper, and the central part is also painted on paper.
This original was painted by Nanzan Dojin (1756-1839), a Buddhist monk and cultural figure in the late Edo period. He studied Confucianism and was skilled in poetry, calligraphy, and painting, and his works include collaborations with Toyo, Sugai Baiseki, Koike Kyokue, and others.
In Japan, eggplant used to be a rare and precious food, and it was said to bring good luck when it appeared in a New Year's dream. In the world of tea ceremony, tea containers were often named after eggplants.

This is a kakejiku, a calligraphy or oriental painting on silk or paper.
In Japan, masters keep a variety of kakejiku. They include picture scrolls representing the seasons and calligraphy that expresses feelings and messages to guests.
They can be rolled up for compact storage.

Many people see the hanging scrolls first when they enter a tea ceremony room, and they are closely related to the tea ceremony. Kakejiku are said to be the most important utensil in a tea room, and most of them have Zen words written on them, expressing the “Zen culture” that is the basis of the tea ceremony.
However, it is also a pleasure to display a relaxing picture like this one, which reminds us of the seasons.
The painting is not flashy, and we recommend this hanging scroll for its wabi-sabi world view.
The surrounding colors are elegant, bright, and beautiful. It comes in a wooden box, making it a great gift.

□ Size: H 45.7in × W 12.6in（about H116cm×W32cm）
□ Weight : 4.4oz (125g)
□ Material : Paper, Silk, wood lacquer
□ Boxed : Kanji signature wooden box

condition...
It is in very condition, There are creases, small steins and dirt due to aging.
It's ready to use.

I list antiques that sometimes have chips, rubbings and cracks
as they are very old antiques so please check the images and understand the current
condition before buying.