{"product_id":"japanese-reproduction-national-treasure-sai-e-hi-ougi-a638","title":"Japanese Shikishi Art Reproduction National Treasure Sai-e Hi-ougi A638","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Shikishi Art Board Painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is a Japanese shikishi art board. It is a printed reproduction of a picture of the Sai-e Hi-ougi of the Itsukushima shrine collections dating from Heian period. Hi-ougi are wooden fan. This particular fan (model for the photo) is painted and represents two characters dressed in Heian period style and some pine trees. This shikishi has a label on the back. It comes in a dedicated \u003cem\u003ewashi\u003c\/em\u003e paper cover.\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\u003eCardstock paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1980\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome characters on the back: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e国宝 \u003cem\u003ekokuho\u003c\/em\u003e National Treasure, 彩絵檜扇\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Sai-e Hi-ougi, 平安時代 Heian period, 厳島神社蔵 collection of the Itsukushima shrine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 137 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked weight: 337 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e27 cm wide × 24 cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood condition considering age. 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":40294934315043,"sku":"A638 shikishi","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/Japanese-Shikishi-Art-Reproduction-National-Treasure-Sai-e-Hi-ougi-A638.jpg?v=1709671248","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/en-au\/products\/japanese-reproduction-national-treasure-sai-e-hi-ougi-a638","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}