Unique Old Japanese Buddhist Folk Calligraphy Praising Amitabha (Amida) Buddha For Sale

This is an excellent and charming example of Japanese Buddhist folk art. A common prayer to the Amitabha (Amida) Buddha reading in Japanese: “Namu Amida Butsu”. The calligraphy is unusual and characteristic of Japanese folk art. The name ‘Tokumoto’ is inscribed at the bottom of the scroll.
Measures:Entire scroll—40 1/2” in height and 11 1/2” in width.Actual work—16 1/2” in height and 6” in width.
Excellent condition for age, some staining on lower corner of

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