Vintage Shōwa Japanese watercolor shikishi – Persimmon on branch

Vintage Shōwa-era shikishi with a persimmon on a branch, painted in watercolor and ink. The composition follows a traditional Japanese approach: a single fruit, slight asymmetry, and open surrounding space. The signature and seal are consistent with late-Shōwa small ateliers. The work belongs to decorative painting of the mid-to-late Shōwa period.

Meaning note
The motif of a single persimmon reflects the Japanese idea of observing the small: noticing simple forms, focusing on one object, and maintaining calm attention to modest details.

Style note
Watercolor with soft tonal transitions and light ink accents typical of everyday Shōwa-period painting.

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 (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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