{"product_id":"japanese-art-board-painting-kingfisher-flowers-fl380","title":"Japanese Shikishi Art Board Painting Vtg Kingfisher Bird Flowers Pink FL380","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Shikishi Art Board Painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Japanese shikishi art board is hand-painted with a colorful flying kingfisher (\u003cem\u003ekawasemi\u003c\/em\u003e in Japanese) and floral elements such as an osmanthus (\u003cem\u003ekinmokusei\u003c\/em\u003e) tree and flowers, likely hibiscus or cotton. This big-sized shikishi comes in a paper cover. It is signed and has a red seal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are three basic types of shikishi paper—calligraphy (poem, haiku) only, calligraphy with pictures, and pictures only. Since the Heian period, people have been writing waka and haiku on Shikishi paper (various sizes), but in the Meiji period, they started using paper of the current size. In the current day, shikishi paper\/boards are used for autographs of celebrities and also commemorative messages to friends, coworkers, and classmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue, green, orange, black, pink, yellow\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCardstock paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 278 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked weight: 678 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 41\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e cm wide × 32 cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood condition considering age. Some yellow stains and dark spots (both shikishi and cover paper). Big stain at the back of the shikishi. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe ship worldwide by Japan Post. Adding this item to your cart shows you the shipping prices and options. We do combine shipping and if the cart does not give you a discount, we will refund any extra shipping paid in the case of overpayment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Us: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arts \u0026 Decoration","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40713016967203,"sku":"FL380 shikishi","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/Japanese-Shikishi-Art-Board-Painting-Vtg-Kingfisher-Bird-Flowers-Pink-FL380.jpg?v=1746266031","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/en-au\/products\/japanese-art-board-painting-kingfisher-flowers-fl380","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}