Vintage Shōwa Japanese ink shikishi – flying bird

A vintage Japanese shikishi from the mid-Shōwa period. The front shows an ink-and-light-wash depiction of a bird in a sharp descending motion. The diagonal composition emphasizes movement: the wing is rendered with soft, translucent strokes, while the right edge includes tall grass blades that provide balance and rhythm.

The painting reflects Shōwa-period brushwork that still carries echoes of late Edo–Meiji aesthetics: economical strokes, gentle color accents, and attention to a captured natural gesture. The signature and seal on the right are executed in a concise mid-20th-century manner.

Style note

Soft ink-and-wash technique with transparent brushwork typical of mid-Shōwa shikishi 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

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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