Vintage Japanese shikishi with an ink depiction of bamboo in a calm Shōwa-era style. The composition is executed with controlled brushwork and soft tonal variation typical of postwar sumi-e practice. A short poetic inscription and a personal red seal are present on the front.
Format: shikishi. Shōwa period. The reverse side bears a brief handwritten name “Masa”.
Meaning Note
The poetic line on the front relates to the idea of natural growth and inner steadiness. In Shōwa-era Zen-inspired art, bamboo often symbolizes quiet resilience, and the inscription reinforces this sense of upward movement and collected calm.
Style Note
Calm ink brushwork in a mid-Shōwa Zen-influenced manner.
Condition
Vintage condition. Vintage works may show natural signs of age (light toning, small fiber creases, gentle edge wear), so please review the photos carefully.
Size
Size (approx.): 24 × 27 cm.
Shipping
Safe and tracked shipping from Latvia (Riga Gallery of Japanese Art CloudyYokomido).
For US buyers: this item enters the United States duty-free.