Japanese Shikishi Art Board Painting
This vintage Japanese shikishi art board features a hand-painted picture of a dog-shaped dorei clay bell. There are some calligraphed kanji characters on top. This shikishi is titled and signed with red seals.
There 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.
- Black
- Cardstock paper
- C1990
- Characters on the back: 平成五年十二月一日 Heisei 5th year December 1st, 妙興寺老師 Myokoji temple old master, 荻野宗義直筆 handwriting of Ogino Muneyoshi
- Item weight: 55 grams
- Packed weight: 250 grams
- Approx. 24 cm wide × 27 cm tall
- Good condition considering age. Some stains. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
- This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan
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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
