Vintage Japanese SIKISHI – Red Sun & Ocean Waves – Original Nihonga on Handmade Washi Paper – Signed “Aruko Go”

Bring the timeless beauty of Japanese nature into your collection with this stunning original SIKISHI painting on traditional washi paper. The piece shows a powerful wave crashing into the rising sun — an eternal symbol of hope and rebirth in Japanese culture, echoing the spirit of Hokusai’s iconic Great Wave.

Signed by the artist 歩五 (Aruko Go) with a delicate red hanko seal, this work embodies mid-20th century Nihonga style. The vivid brushwork and natural washi texture reflect a subtle connection to the Kano school and the modern revival of Japanese painting, inspired by the legendary masters like Hokusai.

Condition is good vintage with light wear on edges, adding authentic character. Ships carefully protected from Latvia (Riga Gallery of Japanese Art "CloudyYokomido") to collectors worldwide.

Perfect for lovers of Japanese art, traditional painting, or wave & sun motifs that recall Japan’s great woodblock print heritage.

📜 Details

Artist: 歩五 (Aruko Go)

Title: Rising Sun and Ocean Wave (旭日昇波図)

Medium: Nihonga ink & pigment on washi paper, mounted on board

Size: approx. 24 × 27 cm

Era: mid-20th century (c. 1950–1980)

Origin: Japan

📦 Ships securely from Latvia (Riga Gallery of Japanese Art "CloudyYokomido").

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