{"product_id":"japanese-shikishi-art-board-a864","title":"Japanese Shikishi Art Board Vtg Calligraphy Shodo Kanji Chinese Character A864","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Japanese Shikishi Art Board Painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese hand-painted shikishi art board features Chinese characters in a calligraphy style. The title means \"one hundred 福(\u003cem\u003efuku,\u003c\/em\u003e good fortune or happiness)\", and one hundred characters are written in different styles of 福. It includes words like an explanation, a signature, and a red seal. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003eWhite, black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCardstock paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1987\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWords: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e大篆 \u003cem\u003edaiten;\u003c\/em\u003e one of the Chinese character styles,  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e㐂寿金婚記念 \u003cem\u003ekiju kinkon kinen\u003c\/em\u003e; m\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eade in celebration of the artist’s 77th birthday and 50th anniversary of marriage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eExplanation: one hundred 福 is an old custom in China.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eItem weight: 60 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePacked weight: 260 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. \u003cspan\u003e24.2 cm wide × 27.2 cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood condition considering age. Stains and discoloration. 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.\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":43825589747747,"sku":"A864-shikishi","price":29.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/Photoroom_20260825_122153.jpg?v=1787628349","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/en-ca\/products\/japanese-shikishi-art-board-a864","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}