Vintage Japanese Shikishi – Kai Kōkan – Playful Tiger on Bamboo

A charming Japanese shikishi board from the first half to mid-20th century, featuring a delightful hand-painted tiger toy figurine hanging on a bamboo branch.
Signed Kai Kokan with the artist’s red seal, this piece beautifully reflects the warm, naïve style of Showa-era folk art, blending delicate sumi-e brushwork with vibrant colors inspired by traditional hariko toy tigers (Hariko no Tora).

Such folk art motifs can be found today in regional collections and folk craft museums in Japan, like the Oita Folk Museum, Fukuoka Folk Crafts Museum, and the Kyoto Toy Museum — making this piece a rare and collectible link to local Japanese traditions.

Perfect for collectors of nihonga, folk art, or unique Japanese New Year’s decorations.

This piece comes directly from Riga Gallery of Japanese Art “CloudyYokomido” in Latvia. Carefully protected and shipped with love for collectors worldwide.

Details:
• Original hand-painted shikishi board (approx. 24 x 27 cm)
• First half to mid-20th century (Showa era)
• Traditional washi paper with visible fibers, natural foxing, and gold edges
• Authentic vintage condition
• Artist: Kai Kokan


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

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