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Japanese Zen Buddhist Scroll, Tama w/ Mouse - JJ060
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Jcollector Price: $695.00
Sale Price: $487.00
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Enchanting Japanese Zen scroll, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. A charming composition featuring delightfully rendered mouse alongside the tama, or sacred jewel, an allusion to the treasures within us, said to bring light into darkness. Ink on paper, signed and stamped Bunmei. Very good condition. Dimensions: 44.5” x 24”.
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Japanese Zen Scroll Painting, Sumi-e Enso and Calligraphy - JJXA92
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Jcollector Price: $595.00
Sale Price: $417.00
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Striking Japanese Zen scroll, early 20th century. The Zen symbol "supreme" is an enso, a circle of enlightenment. The Shinjinmei, written in the sixth century, refers to the Great Way of Zen as "A circle like vast space, lacking nothing, and nothing in excess," and this statement is often used as an inscription on enso paintings. Ink on paper. Signed/stamped. Very good condition with mild distress on the mounting, commensurate with age and use. Dimensions: 54” x 10”.
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Japanese Zen Buddhist Ryu Dragon Scroll - JJFX67
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Jcollector Price: $1,495.00
Sale Price: $1,047.00
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Outstanding Japanese Zen Buddhist scroll, early-mid 20th century. Features a dramatic and animated Ryu dragon. According to legend, the Ryu is the incarnation of a mythical carp capable of swimming upstream along the Ryumon, a tributary of the Yangtze River in China. The Ryu represents the ability to seek and find inner strength, perseverance and success. Since ancient times, the Yamabushi Zen priests in the mountain regions of Japan have practiced Single-Stroke Serpent/Dragon Painting, a spontaneous expression unifying ink, brush, and canvas. Dragon paintings are thought to bring good luck and security. Signed and stamped by artist and temple. An exceptional item! Very good condition. Original mounting in fine shape. Dimensions: 58" x 20".
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Japanese Tea Ceremony Scroll Painting, Hoju Sacred Jewel - JJ9872
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Jcollector Price: $595.00
Sale Price: $417.00
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Spirited Japanese Zen scroll painting, early 20th century. Unusually whimsical work with energetic calligraphy and script. Motif is of sacred jewels, which allude to the treasures within us, said to bring light into darkness. Ink on paper, signed and stamped. Very good condition. Dimensions: 48” x 23.5”.
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Japanese Zen Buddhist Scroll Painting, Single-Stroke Snake - JJ9M11
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Jcollector Price: $1,995.00
Sale Price: $1,397.00
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Wonderful Japanese Zen Buddhist scroll, early 20th century. Features dramatic and animated sumi-e ink on paper serpent or dragon. It is almost as if the snake painted itself! Amazingly realistic skin. Since ancient times, the Yamabushi Zen priests in the mountain regions of Japan have practiced Single-Stroke Serpent Painting, a spontaneous expression unifying ink, brush, and canvas. Serpent paintings are thought to bring good luck and security. Signed and stamped by artist and temple. An exceptional item! Very good condition. Dimensions: 72” x 22”.
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Japanese Scroll Painting, Zen Buddhist Sacred Jewels - jj8x236
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Jcollector Price: $479.00
Sale Price: $335.00
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Dynamic Japanese Zen scroll painting, early 20th century. Unusually whimsical work with energetic calligraphy and trio of tama, or sacred jewels, which allude to the treasures within us, said to bring light into darkness. Ink on paper, signed and stamped. Very good condition with mild creasing Dimensions: 78” x 17.5”.
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Japanese Zen Scroll, Buddhist Serpent Painting - JJ067
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Jcollector Price: $2,895.00
Sale Price: $2,027.00
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Fabulous Japanese Zen Buddhist scroll, early 20th century. Features dramatic and animated serpent. It is almost as if the snake painted itself! Amazingly realistic skin. Since ancient times, the Yamabushi Zen priests in the mountain regions of Japan have practiced Single-Stroke Serpent Painting, a spontaneous expression unifying ink, brush, and canvas. Serpent paintings are thought to bring good luck and security. Signed and stamped by artist and temple. An exceptional item! Very good condition with a few creases. Original mounting in fine shape. Dimensions: 76.5” long, 18” wide.
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Japanese Zen Scroll Painting, Single-Stroke Dragon - JJ87275
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Jcollector Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $277.00
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Delicate Japanese Zen Buddhist scroll, early-mid 20th century. Features dramatic and animated dragon and sacred jewel. Since ancient times, the Yamabushi Zen priests in the mountain regions of Japan have practiced single-stroke serpent/dragon painting, a spontaneous expression unifying ink, brush, and canvas. Such paintings are thought to bring good luck and security. Signed and stamped by artist and temple. An exceptional item! Good condition with a few creases. Original mounting. Dimensions: 78” x 20.5”.
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Japanese Zen Scroll, Buddhist Single-Stroke Serpent Painting - JJ8776
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Jcollector Price: $495.00
Sale Price: $347.00
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Fine Japanese Zen Buddhist scroll, early 20th century. Features dramatic and animated dragon. Since ancient times, the Yamabushi Zen priests in the mountain regions of Japan have practiced single-stroke serpent/dragon painting, a spontaneous expression unifying ink, brush, and canvas. Such paintings are thought to bring good luck and security. Signed and stamped by artist and temple. An exceptional item! Very good condition with mild creasing. Dimensions: 46” x 15”.
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Japanese Zen Scroll, Tama with Mt. Fuji - JJ8A2202
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Jcollector Price: $1,295.00
Sale Price: $907.00
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Superb Japanese Zen scroll, early 20th century. A large, stunning work, featuring a depiction of Mt. Fuji and the tama, or sacred jewel, an allusion to the treasures within us, said to bring light into darkness. Ink on paper, signed and stamped. Very good condition. Dimensions: 75” x 24.5”.
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Japanese Zen Scroll, Buddhist Dragon Painting - JJ8M0301
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Jcollector Price: $895.00
Sale Price: $627.00
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Fabulous Japanese Zen Buddhist scroll, early 20th century. Features dramatic and animated dragon. Since ancient times, the Yamabushi Zen priests in the mountain regions of Japan have practiced single-stroke serpent/dragon painting, a spontaneous expression unifying ink, brush, and canvas. Such paintings are thought to bring good luck and security. Signed and stamped by artist and temple. An exceptional item! Good condition with a few creases. Original mounting. Dimensions: 70” long, 29” wide.
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Japanese Buddhist Zen Painting, Dragon Scroll - JJ8M0302
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Jcollector Price: $895.00
Sale Price: $627.00
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Superb Japanese Zen Buddhist scroll, early 20th century. Features dramatic and animated dragon. Since ancient times, the Yamabushi Zen priests in the mountain regions of Japan have practiced single-stroke serpent/dragon painting, a spontaneous expression unifying ink, brush, and canvas. Such paintings are thought to bring good luck and security. Signed and stamped by artist and temple. An exceptional item! Very good condition with a few creases. Original mounting. Dimensions: 76” long, 16” wide.
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Japanese Scroll Painting Buddhist Bodhisattva
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Jcollector Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $277.00
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Wonderful Japanese Zen Buddhist scroll, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. A delightful rendering of contemplative monk surrounded by bodhisattva. Wonderfully rendered in colored ink. Charming, individualized characterizations drawn with great detail and imagination. Very good condition. Dimensions: 43.5” long, 15” wide.
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Japanese Zen Screen, Hoju-Daruma, Meiji
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Jcollector Price: $6,995.00
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Bold two-panel Zen screen with painting in ink on paper of Hoju, the treasure or sacred pearl, mirrored to look like the face of Daruma. Meiji period, c. 1890 with inscriptions, signature and seals. Very good condition.
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Japanese Zen Calligraphy Scroll, Taisho
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Jcollector Price: $695.00
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Remarkable Japanese Zen calligraphy scroll, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Unusual style, spare and vigorous in two lines. By the artist Gisho. Ink on paper. Very good condition. Dimensions: 59" x 10"; 26" x 9" (artwork).
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