Japanese Hanging Scroll Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Masters Shinran Rennyo KJ20 geometric [Item] 16 cm x 11

[Item] 16 cm x 11 cm  x 4 cm

Matsushima lantern

Purple cloth (fukusa): 45 cm wide x 45 cm long

Kanji on the bottom: 創立70周年記念 岐阜県立武義高等学校 meaning memorial for 70 years

Japanese Hanging Scroll Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Masters Shinran Rennyo KJ20 geometric [Item] 16 cm x 11Japanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku This vintage Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku or makimono) represents 21 Buddhist masters, such as Shinran and Rennyo. Each master's name is written next to it. At the top of the image, there are two mon crests specific to the Jodo Shinshu school. The border is green with a lace pattern. Kakejiku is a Japanese picture or calligraphy mounted on a piece of paper. It was a tool to spread Buddhism in Japan and has been