Vintage Japanese Zen Sumi-e Artwork | Smiling Old Man & Plum Blossom | Original Shikishi | Early–Mid Showa Era

Bring timeless wabi-sabi beauty into your home with this authentic Japanese sumi-e ink drawing on traditional shikishi board, dating from the early to mid Showa period (1920s–1950s).
This peaceful artwork features a joyful old man sitting beside a vase of blooming plum branches — a symbol of endurance, resilience and the arrival of spring.
A delightful piece for lovers of Zen, minimalism, and Japanese culture.

Condition: Vintage with charming age spots and natural patina, showing its authentic Showa-era character.
Perfect for collectors or as a unique wall accent in your tea room, study or studio.
Ships carefully protected from Latvia (Riga Gallery of Japanese Art "CloudyYokomido") with tracked shipping worldwide.

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