Vintage Taishō–early Shōwa Japanese ink shikishi set – Tanuki scenes

Set of two vintage Japanese shikishi painted in ink with light colour accents, created in the transitional Taishō–early Shōwa period. Both works depict tanuki in a soft, playful manner characteristic of this era: expressive brushwork, gentle tonal transitions and an open composition with a clear sense of movement.

The first board shows a tanuki balancing on a line while holding an umbrella. The second presents two tanuki lifting their paws toward a distant light or moon. The pair is executed by the same hand and forms a natural narrative set, reflecting the light humour and animal-scene aesthetics typical of Taisei-era ink painting.

Each board is an authentic vintage shikishi on a firm traditional base, with naturally aged surface and preserved fibre structure.

Style note

Playful Taishō–early Shōwa ink style with light colour accents.

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 each.

Shipping

Safe and tracked shipping from Latvia (Riga Gallery of Japanese Art CloudyYokomido).

For US buyers: this item enters the United States duty-free.