Japanese Shikishi Art Board Painting

This is a Japanese shikishi art board representing a chrysanthemum, a symbolic flower of Japan. The flower is yellow with black leaves and a green stem. It is on a gray background with a rounded shape with gold foil on the outside. This handpainted shikishi art board has a sign. It comes in a dedicated washi paper cover.

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.

• Cardstock paper
• C1970
• Item weight: 153 grams
• Packed weight: 353 grams
• Approx. 24 cm wide × 27 cm tall
• Good condition considering age. Cover paper is yellowed and has some stains. 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.