A very fine Japanese antique hand-painted silk scroll of Tenjin- one of Japan’s most famous ancient scholars, Kami.

In mythology, folklore and the Shinto religion of Japan, Tenjin is the kami of scholarship and learning.

and is a deification of Sugawara no Michizane (845–903), the famous scholar, poet and politician of the Heian period.

Ten means sky and jin means god or deity.

Hand painting in lively colors with great details, signed.

Artist Inscription: Kahyo

Dimensions: 23.5 inches wide and 77 inches length

Gorgeous silk brocade.

Japan, attractive composition with narrow width ideal for smaller wall spaces.

Hand painted. Handsome decorative composition.
Well used and well loved.
Only one.

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We have been dealing in authentic Japanese and Chinese Fine art, antiquities, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. The president personally travels to Japan and China each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition. After accumulating a group, they are imported to Vermont and Maine in large containers. This method keeps shipping costs low and enables us to offer them to you at reasonable prices. We carefully pack and ship to clients all-over the USA and at reasonable shipping costs.