Leaping Fish under Maple Branch – Japanese Nihonga Shikishi, Taishō–Shōwa Period

A graceful Nihonga painting on traditional shikishi board (approx. 24 × 27 cm), showing a lively fish leaping from a stream beneath fresh green maple leaves. The splashing water and delicate ink washes create a sense of motion and quiet elegance.

Signed and sealed Ju‑zan (壽山) — an artist’s gō (art name). The seal combines the old character 壽 (“longevity”) with 山 (“mountain”), a poetic pairing often chosen by Kyoto‑school painters.

Style & School: Nihonga with a gyoga (fish painting) theme, related to Kyoto’s Maruyama–Shijō tradition and early Shin‑hanga naturalism.
Era: Taishō–Shōwa period (first half of the 20th century).
Material: Sumi ink and mineral pigments on shikishi board with gold edge trim.
Condition: Subtle age patina, light foxing, and gentle wear — all consistent with an authentic vintage work.

Shipping: Secure shipping from Latvia (Riga Gallery of Japanese Art CloudyYokomido), carefully packed and insured for collectors.

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