Japanese Shinto Kakemono “Dewa Ōkami – Gassan & Yudono” - Shrine Calligraphy Hanging Scroll

Artwork Type
Japanese kakemono hanging scroll with formal Shinto calligraphy.

Calligraphy Meaning
Main inscription:
出羽大神 月山湯殿山
Dewa Ōkami – Mount Gassan & Mount Yudono
Translation: Great Deities of Dewa — Gassan and Yudono Sacred Mountains.

Lower dedication line:
奉納 出羽三山神社宮司 謹書
Dedicated and respectfully written by the chief priest of Dewa Sanzan Shrine.

Style & Period (Attributed)
Shrine calligraphy, Showa-era style (mid-20th century).
Structured kaisho script with ceremonial balance.

Artistic Notes
– Clear formal brushwork
– Strong vertical composition
– Shrine red seals
– Ritual dedication character (not commercial workshop art)

Ideal for meditation rooms, Japanese interiors, spiritual spaces, or cultural collections.

A Shinto kakemono reflecting the sacred tradition of Dewa Sanzan mountain worship