Vintage Shōwa Japanese watercolor double-sided shikishi – narcissus and summer evening scene

Vintage double-sided shikishi from the mid Shōwa era, painted in watercolor on both sides.

The front side shows a botanical study of blooming narcissus, executed in a light watercolor technique with a confident outline, an author’s signature, and a red studio seal typical of mid-Shōwa painting practice. The work is fully hand-painted, with careful attention to the natural form of the flowers.

The reverse side presents a warm summer scene: an adult woman in a light yukata showing a child the traditional senkō-hanabi sparkler. The soft illustrative manner and calm composition reflect the nostalgic aesthetics of mid-Shōwa family imagery.

Both sides are hand-painted on the original shikishi board, likely created within a private studio environment of the Shōwa period.

Style note

Watercolor with light outlining in a mid-Shōwa studio style.

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.

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