ENSO; by Munehisa Makimune

• Abbot of Daitokuji, Kyoto
• Artist: Bokusô Sôju Daitoku-ji 471 Generation, 1820 - 1891,
  Chief Abbot of Daitoku-ji from 1884 - 1891
  Seal: Bokusô
  secular name: Tanabe Bokusô 田邊牧宗
• Size: 62.5/115 cm
• Condition: good for age, minor stains
• soiled, water stains on top
• Roll ends: leg
• Wooden box
• hand-painted on paper

Text:

In Buddhism, the number 13 has a significantly positive connotation, especially in Tibetan Buddhism, where it is considered a sacred lucky number. It symbolizes the pure land without desires on the 13th level of heaven, and pilgrims traditionally circumambulate Mount Kailash 13 times. Unlike the Western interpretation, it is not associated with misfortune here, but with purity and happiness.

General:

All the scroll paintings / Kakemono I offer are old originals, not prints. This means that depending on the owner, history, and handling, age-related wear or missing parts may also be possible. I have tried to describe these to the best of my knowledge and belief. The information about the artists' seals/signatures I obtained from the seller or friendly Japanese people who kindly assisted me with the translation. However, seals and signatures are not a guarantee of the authenticity of the offered scroll painting / Kakemono, as they may have been added later. It is not in my interest to deceive anyone!