{"product_id":"japanese-shikishi-art-board-a887","title":"Japanese Shikishi Art Board Vtg Painting Poem Cow Rice Barrel Black Beige A887","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 a decorative cow with rice barrels on its back and a poem. The date of creation is indicated on the right side. It has a signature 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\u003eBlack, yellow, red, green, blue, brown, white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCardstock paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoem: うんをたのまず しごとにはげみ どりょくでつかもう しあわせを I would be happy by an effort from working hard, not relying on fortune. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate of creation: 笑和四寿八年初春作  Made in early spring, Shōwa 48 (1973)  [using a playful and auspicious character '笑和' for Shōwa, and the year 1973 perfectly matches the Year of the Ox depicted in the painting]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 54 g \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked weight: 254 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. 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":43855633514531,"sku":"A887-shikishi","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/C4167060-42B2-4CE2-B437-C2F92723F2E8.jpg?v=1788240021","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/products\/japanese-shikishi-art-board-a887","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}