Japanese Shikishi Art Board Painting

This vintage Japanese shikishi art board is painted with a crowing rooster. The kanji text on the board is a short saying stating that humans wear a rooster's comb and crow when young, but as we grow, we bloom into phoenixes and laugh loudly. It comes with the original paper folder and an informational leaflet.

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, white
• Cardstock paper
• C1970
• Item weight: 53 grams
• Packed weight: 253 grams
• Approx. 24 cm wide × 27 cm tall
• Good condition considering age.  Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos. 
• This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan

Shipping: Items will be shipped out via Japan Post Airmail airmail with tracking. EMS is also available. You can select the shipping method at checkout.  Please inquire about combined shipping. 

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 please contact us.