Antique Taishō Japanese silk painting shikishi – bijinga portrait

Original Japanese artwork in shikishi format, hand painted on silk mounted on a rigid board. The composition depicts a female figure in the bijinga genre, with a traditional hairstyle and a decorative kimono adorned with floral motifs. The work is signed and bears an artist’s seal.

The stylistic character and overall artistic approach correspond to the Taishō period. This piece belongs to the tradition of Japanese interior painting, focused on refined decorative elegance and classical feminine imagery.

Style Note

Traditional nihonga-style bijinga on silk.

Condition

Antique condition. The silk surface shows natural age-related wear, including visible fiber losses and areas of thinning. These features are consistent with the age of the work and do not disrupt the visual integrity of the composition. 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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