Vintage Taishō–Shōwa Japanese ink and color silk shikishi – samurai figure

Vintage Japanese silk shikishi with an ink-and-color depiction of a standing samurai figure, created in the Taishō–early Shōwa period (1920–1940s). The work is made on traditional shikishi board with mica inclusions, using a decorative nihonga technique typical of early 20th-century studio production.
The figure is shown in formal armor, holding a spear and wearing a pair of swords at the waist. The calm, frontal pose and the stylized detailing of the armor reflect the historical-genre aesthetics popular in Japan during the transition from late Meiji to early Shōwa. The composition relies on a neutral background and clear contour work, characteristic of decorative figure painting of this period.

Style note

Nihonga decorative figure painting, early 20th-century studio style.

Condition

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.