Vintage Japanese Shikishi – “Joy in Harmony” Calligraphy & Bamboo by Kafū (Shōwa era)

Artist: Kafū (華風 – art name, meaning “Flower‑Wind”)

Calligraphy Translation: The bold calligraphy reads 樂合今 (Raku‑gō‑kon), meaning “Joy in harmony, here and now” — a short Zen‑like aphorism celebrating the beauty of the present moment.

Artwork: A serene nihonga style kachō‑ga (flower‑and‑bamboo painting) on shikishi board, created in Japan during the Shōwa era (circa 1950s–1970s).

Details:

Size: approx. 24×27 cm (9.4×10.6 in)

Medium: Mineral pigments and ink on Japanese cardboard (shikishi)

Signature & Seal: Signed 華風 (Kafū) with the red seal 華風印 (“Seal of Kafū”)

Condition: Vintage, with natural age speckles adding authentic character.

This elegant work blends delicate brushwork, poetic calligraphy, and traditional motifs of bamboo and wild orchids — symbols of resilience, purity, and calmness in Japanese art.

Shipping: Carefully packed and shipped Safe and trackedly from Latvia (Riga Gallery of Japanese Art CloudyYokomido).


For US buyers: this item enters the United States duty-free.