Japanese Zodiac Animal Hanging Scroll Vtg Tiger Full Moon Kakejiku SC809 ikebana-board Tarnish in some places

Tarnish in some places

The Hinamatsuri (Doll's Festival) in Japan is a traditional event celebrated on March 3rd every year

This ema plaque has a picture of a lone white rabbit underneath a branch of red plum blossoms

Off-white tassel and gourd shaped stone

Japanese Zodiac Animal Hanging Scroll Vtg Tiger Full Moon Kakejiku SC809 ikebana-board Tarnish in some placesJapanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku This is a vintage Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku or makimono) representing a tiger in a jungle under the full moon. The tiger is one of the twelve animals of the Oriental zodiac. Its image is also believed to ward off evil and bad energy. This piece is signed by an artist and two red seals. Kakejiku is a Japanese picture or calligraphy mounted on a piece of paper. Kakejiku was a tool to spread Buddhism in Japan. It