{"product_id":"japanese-shikishi-art-board-a908","title":"Japanese Shikishi Art Board Vtg Painting Narcissus Poem Haiku Gray Yellow A908","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 winter motifs, including narcissus and\u003cspan\u003ea \u003cem\u003ehaiku\u003c\/em\u003e with a winter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekigo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (seasonal word). There is an inscription on the back. It \u003c\/span\u003ehas 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\u003eGray, yellow, white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCardstock paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInscription: 清水 照 \u003cem\u003eShimizu Akira\u003c\/em\u003e female or male name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaiku:笹鳴を機にして如庵辞しにけり \u003cem\u003eSasanakiwo Kinishite Joan Jishinikeri\u003c\/em\u003e I'm leaving Joan(the tea room in Inuyama), triggered by \u003cem\u003esasanki \u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cspan\u003ethe soft chirping of bush warblers among bamboo grass and thickets).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 63 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked weight: 263 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. 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":43972333568035,"sku":"A908-shikishi","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/28120DF7-DB73-4E4D-943F-A2DCF3EA324F.jpg?v=1790648795","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/products\/japanese-shikishi-art-board-a908","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}