Vintage Shōwa Japanese ink and color shikishi – hariko sheep

Vintage Japanese shikishi from the late Shōwa era depicting a stylized sheep in the form of a traditional hariko papier-mâché figure. The work reflects the characteristic approach of Masao Nakada (1905–1980), who often reinterpreted folk toys through minimal lines and soft modernist color accents. Rounded horns, a compact body shape, and gentle blue and ochre touches convey the familiar appearance of hariko sheep popular in mid-20th-century Japan. The piece combines a pastoral motif with the light, playful aesthetics of Shōwa-period modernism.

Style note
Free modernist linework with subtle color accents.

Condition
Good 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.

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