Vintage Japanese Shikishi – Iris Flower Painting by Shōwa‑sai (昭和斎), Nihonga Kachō‑ga, ca. 1970s

This is an original Japanese shikishi painting depicting a delicate iris flower in shades of soft lavender and green. The work is signed with the red seal (hanko) 昭和斎 – Shōwa‑sai, an artist’s gō (“art name”), active in the late Shōwa period (ca. 1970s–80s).

Painted in the nihonga tradition, this piece belongs to the kachō‑ga genre (flower-and-bird paintings), though here the focus is purely botanical. The composition combines gentle washes of watercolor and gofun white highlights, creating a serene and elegant impression.

The painting is done on an authentic shikishi board (approx. 24×27 cm) with a gilt edge and a silver‑flecked back – a classic format used in Japan for poetry, calligraphy, and fine art presentations.

A refined piece for collectors of Japanese art, nihonga, and vintage shikishi, suitable for framing or as a unique interior accent.

Safe and tracked international shipping from Latvia (Riga Gallery of Japanese Art – CloudyYokomido).


For US buyers: this item enters the United States duty-free.