{"product_id":"japanese-tanzaku-shikishi-art-board-sparrow-master-a732","title":"Japanese Tanzaku Shikishi Art Board Sparrow Birds Poem Master Mourning A732","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Tanzaku Shikishi Art Board Painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Japanese tanzaku long-type shikishi art board features a calligraphy written in black ink and two sparrow birds painted in color at the top. The text describes a scene after a master's passing. This shikishi is hand-painted and has a sign and a red seal.\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, black, gray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCardboard paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacters: 枯菊を焚き宗匠の喪を照らす karegiku wo taki soushou no sou wo terasu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 25 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked weight: 200 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 7.5\u003cspan\u003e cm wide × 36.2 cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood condition considering age. Stains all over the piece. Some of the gold foil on the edges is missing. 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":40860258304035,"sku":"A732 shikishi","price":44.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/Japanese-Tanzaku-Shikishi-Art-Board-Sparrow-Birds-Poem-Master-Mourning-A732.jpg?v=1750257579","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/en-au\/products\/japanese-tanzaku-shikishi-art-board-sparrow-master-a732","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}