Japanese Shikishi Art Board Painting

This item is a Japanese shikishi art board. It is a printed reproduction of a picture of the Sai-e Hi-ougi of the Itsukushima shrine collections dating from Heian period. Hi-ougi are wooden fans. This particular fan (model for the photo) is painted and represents two characters dressed in Heian period style and some pine trees. This shikishi has a label on the back. 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. Currently, shikishi paper/boards are used for autographs of celebrities and commemorative messages to friends, coworkers, and classmates.

• Cardstock paper
• C1980
• Some characters on the back: 国宝 kokuho National Treasure, 彩絵檜扇 Sai-e Hi-ougi, 平安時代 Heian period, 厳島神社蔵 collection of the Itsukushima shrine
• Item weight: 137 grams
• Packed weight: 337 grams
• Approx. 27 cm wide × 24 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

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