Vintage Japanese Sumi-e Shikishi Board — Elegant Snake Year Calligraphy — 1977 Original

Beautiful minimalistic Japanese sumi-e painting on traditional shikishi board. This work depicts a graceful snake with a delicate red tongue, symbolizing wisdom and the turning of cycles.

Signed 丁巳歳 包 六小史, meaning "Year of the Snake 丁巳 (1977 Showa era), artist Tsutsumi, pseudonym 'Little Chronicler of Six'."
Includes authentic red seal.

This piece shows strong ties to the Nihonga and Nanga schools, reminiscent of works by famous Japanese ink painters.

Size: Standard shikishi board, with gold trim.
Ships carefully protected from Latvia (Riga Gallery of Japanese Art "CloudyYokomido"). A wonderful find for collectors of Japanese calligraphy, sumi-e, and traditional art.

Add a unique touch of Japanese culture and symbolism to your collection!

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