Vintage Shōwa Japanese ink painting on decorative shikishi – kabuki actor portrait

A vintage ink-and-color painting from the Shōwa period, depicting a stylised kabuki actor with soft facial shading, expressive brow accents and a traditional stage hairstyle. The calm, slightly distant expression and patterned kimono reflect the theatrical language of kabuki portraiture in mid-Shōwa decorative graphics. The original painted sheet was later mounted on a gold shikishi board in a workshop, giving it a stable presentation format and enhancing the theatrical character of the motif.

Style note
Decorative kabuki portrait in Shōwa-period graphic style.

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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