Original Japanese Silk Shikishi Panel – Vintage Nihonga Flowers & Butterfly – c.1920s Kyoto School

This exquisite hand-painted shikishi features delicate pink blossoms and a tiny butterfly, beautifully rendered on silk. Signed 遠基 (Enki / Tokii) with the artist’s red seal, this piece reflects the refined Kyoto Nihonga tradition, reminiscent of the Takeuchi Seiho circle and his disciples.

The serene kachōga (bird-and-flower painting) motif is highly prized in Japanese art history and similar works can be found in museum collections such as the Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art and private collections focusing on Kyoto School Nihonga. The gentle brushwork and soft shading are comparable to pieces by Uemura Shōen and Tsuji Kako, showcasing the same subtle elegance and poetic mood.

This painting is mounted on an authentic gold-edged shikishi board (approx. 24×27 cm) with fine silk and natural age marks, highlighting its genuine vintage charm.

Shipped securely from Latvia (Riga Gallery of Japanese Art “CloudyYokomido”), ready for your collection or refined interior decor.

Signature: 遠基 (Enki / Tokii). Red seal mark confirms the artist’s name.
Period: circa 1910–1930, Nihonga, Kyoto School.

Perfect for collectors of antique Japanese art, fans of the Kyoto School, or anyone who appreciates timeless wabi-sabi beauty. A unique opportunity to own a piece that echoes the elegance of works held in prominent museum and private collections.