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Up for sale is a beautiful, hand-brushed traditional Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku) featuring the complete text of the Maha Prajna Paramita Heart Sutra (Hannya Shingyo). This stunning devotional work is rendered in meticulous Standard Script (Kaisho) calligraphy, signed near the base by the artist 照仁 (Zhaoren / Shonin), and struck with two red artist seals.
It comes preserved inside its original, custom-made paulownia wood storage box (kiribako), cleanly matching the title and artist name on the outer lid.Deep Family History & Provenance
This scroll is a cherished family heirloom with powerful history. The owner’s Japanese-American family survived the WWII internment camp system. Upon rebuilding their lives and homes in the post-war era, this scroll was acquired (circa mid-1950s to 1960s) to re-incorporate sacred cultural traditions and spiritual peace into the family household. It has been carefully protected in its wooden box for decades, preserving its flawless condition.Condition Report
• Scroll Condition: Near-perfect vintage condition. Extremely rare for its age—completely free of harsh horizontal folding creases, water damage, foxing (brown oxidation spots), or insect holes. Hangs completely flat and straight.
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Box Condition: Excellent, solid wooden build with clear, intact custom calligraphy. Protects the scroll tightly.
Specifications
• Script: Complete Heart Sutra Text [Tang Dynasty Xuanzang Translation]
• Signature: 照仁書 (Written by Zhaoren / Shonin)• Components: Hanging Scroll, Original Silk Mounting Accents, Bottom Roller Weight,
Custom Labeled Wooden BoxPerfect for a meditation space, Zen decor, martial arts dojo, or a collector of authentic Asian-Americana or Buddhist art history.
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