{"product_id":"japanese-shikishi-art-board-painting-a853","title":"Japanese Shikishi Art Board Painting Mountain Valley River Waterfall Scene A853","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Shikishi Art Board Painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese hand-painted shikishi art board features a mountainous \u003cem\u003eSansuiga\u003c\/em\u003e scene with a river, waterfall, small house, bridge, and stairs. Steep mountains are in black and gray tones, and the distant mountains are in blue. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe rushing waterfall is in white and adds movement to the scene. \u003c\/span\u003eThe shikishi is signed with 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, white, green, blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCardstock paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1950\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 43 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked weight: 243 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. Brown 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":43824451649571,"sku":"A853-shikishi","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/Photoroom_20260824_130212.jpg?v=1787544143","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/products\/japanese-shikishi-art-board-painting-a853","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}