Vintage early Shōwa Japanese watercolor shikishi – Snow peony

Vintage Japanese shikishi from the early Shōwa period, painted with watercolor and ink on traditional board. The work depicts a snow peony, shown with a soft suggestion of seasonal protection and gentle falling snow. A signature and seal are present on the front. The composition follows the classic motif of the winter peony, valued for its calm elegance and preserved beauty amid cold weather.

Meaning note

The snow peony symbolizes resilience protected by care: a delicate bloom that opens despite winter, kept safe from the surrounding cold. In Japanese aesthetics this motif reflects attentiveness to what is fragile, and the quiet strength that appears when something precious is preserved.

Style note

Soft Japanese watercolor with light ink accents and decorative snow spray.

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.