Gohonzon (3 scrolls) ｜Collection｜Watanabe Japanese Fine Arts

Gohonzon (3 scrolls)

Gohonzon (3 scrolls)

Gohonzon (3 scrolls)

Gohonzon (3 scrolls)

Hanging scroll: Item Number : 19095

Artist	Nichiju-shonin,Nichiken-shonin,Nichion-shonin
Title	Gohonzon (3 scrolls)
Biography	Nichiju-shonin (1549-1623) was a monk of Nichiren-shu sect, born in Wakasa(present west part of Fukui Prefecture) Province. Both Nichiken-shonin and Nichion-shonin were his younger brothers. The 12th head priest of Kyoto Honman-ji Temple and the 20th head priest of Minobusan Kuon-ji Temple. Reconstructed Hongyo-ji Temple in 1596. His writings include “Kenmonguanki”. Nichiken-shonin(1560-1635) was a monk of Nichiren sect, born in Wakasa Province. The 21st head priest of Minobusan Kuon-ji Temple. Entered into priesthood under Nikkin of Chogen-ji Temple. Went to Kyoto and studied under Nichiju of Honman-ji Temple. Became the founder of Takagamine Danrin (Joshoji Temple in Kyoto) in 1627. Nichion-shonin (1572-1642) was a monk of Nihciren-shu sect. The 22nd head priest of Minobusan Kuon-ji Temple. Entered into priesthood under Nichiju of Honman-ji Temple at the age of six. Upon accepting the devotion of Manju-in(a concubine of Tokugawa Ieyasu), founded Minobu Ono-san Honnon-ji Temple. His writings include “Gengikikigaki” and “Hokkekyotaii”.
Description	(3 scrolls) Nichiju-shonin (August 15, 1582) Nichiken-shonin (January 3, 1607) Nichion-shonin(November 13, 1611) ink on paper with silk mounting dimensions: 48×33 cm by Nichiju-shonin 50×32 cm by Nichiken-shonin 49x33 cm by Nichion-shonin for artworks, 115x45 cm(overall) for each discolored on paper/ minor foxing on mounting(Nichiju-shonin) and minor stain on paper(Nichion-shonin) with wooden storage box
Price	750,000Yen
Season	other
Period	Muromachi & Azuchi-Momoyama(1334-1602)

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