Vintage Shōwa Japanese ink shikishi – two turtles
$113.75 $126.38
A shikishi painted in ink, showing two turtles rendered with free, expressive brushstrokes in the suibokuga manner. A vertical poetic inscription in soft gyōsho accompanies the image. A signature and red seal appear at the lower left.
Period: early–mid Shōwa.
Meaning note
The pairing of turtles together with a brief poetic line suggests a reflection on steadiness, quiet movement and continuity. Works of this type in the Shōwa period often used such imagery to convey a calm inner pace, where stability and long duration are valued more than speed.
Style note
Free ink brushwork with emphasis on movement of form.
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 (approx.)
24 × 27 cm.
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