Vintage Japanese Shikishi Art — Lucky Baby with Mallet — Nihonga Style — 1940s-60s

Bring home a piece of Japanese charm and good fortune!
This authentic vintage shikishi board features a delightful hand-painted karako (chubby lucky child) holding a Uchide no Kozuchi — the magic mallet of fortune, often associated with Daikoku, the god of wealth in Japanese folklore.

✨ Style & Origin:

Painted in the Nihonga (日本画) style with delicate brushwork and traditional mineral pigments.

Likely created by a regional Japanese artist named 寒川 翼 (Senkawa Tsubasa), active around the 1940s–1960s.

Similar in feel to the works of Takeuchi Seiho, Ito Shinsui, and Kawase Hasui, who popularized traditional motifs in the early to mid-20th century.

✨ Condition:

Very good vintage condition for its age.

Light age toning adds authentic charm.

Mounted on original shikishi board — ready for framing or display.

✨ Perfect for:

Collectors of Japanese art and nihonga style.

A unique New Year or baby shower gift symbolizing prosperity and happiness.

Wabi-sabi or Japan-inspired interior decor.

📏 Dimensions: Approx. 24 x 27 cm (standard shikishi size).

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