Vintage Shōwa Japanese ink shikishi – Spring basket with ferns and shoots
$167.85 $186.50
Ink work on a shikishi board from the early to mid-Shōwa period. The composition shows a woven basket with early fern sprouts placed alongside spring field shoots. The drawing is executed in a soft, minimal manner with attention to seasonal simplicity. An artist’s red seal is present in the lower right corner.
Meaning note
Fern sprouts and early shoots are associated with renewal and the quiet beginning of growth. The scene conveys a sense of gentle resilience and the natural rhythm of early spring.
Style note
Ink drawing in a light, minimal Shōwa-era manner.
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.
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Safe and tracked shipping from Latvia (Riga Gallery of Japanese Art CloudyYokomido).
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