{"product_id":"japanese-zodiac-shikishi-art-board-oshie-zaiku-silk-rabbit-a571","title":"Japanese Zodiac Shikishi Art Board Vtg Oshie Zaiku Fabric Silk Craft Rabbit A571","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Japanese Shikishi Art Board \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is a vintage Japanese shikishi art board. In the style of \u003ci\u003eoshie zaiku\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003eor padded silk, this piece features raised zodiac image of a white rabbit leaping over ocean waves and shore rocks. This particular piece was handcrafted at the Higashigawa Handicraft Workshop in Omi Hachiman, Shiga Prefecture and comes with its original cardboard cover. It is signed with red seals.\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 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\u003eCardstock paper, silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKanji on cover: 押絵細工 (oshie zaiku\/padded silk)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1970\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 152 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked weight: 352 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e24 cm wide × 27 cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood condition considering age. Wear\/tearing\/staining\/fading on cardboard cover. 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. \u003cbr\u003e\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":40218114883619,"sku":"A571 shikishi","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/Japanese-Zodiac-Shikishi-Art-Board-Vtg-Oshie-Zaiku-Fabric-Silk-Craft-Rabbit-A571.jpg?v=1704317484","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/products\/japanese-zodiac-shikishi-art-board-oshie-zaiku-silk-rabbit-a571","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}