Japanese Shikishi Painting with Haiku and Blossom, 1930

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A beautiful and refined Japanese wall decoration featuring a hand-painted cherry blossom branch (sakura), accompanied by elegant calligraphy and a … Read more A beautiful and refined Japanese wall decoration featuring a hand-painted cherry blossom branch (sakura), accompanied by elegant calligraphy and a red hanko (artist’s seal/signature). The combination of painting and poetry is a traditional Japanese art form, both aesthetically and culturally significant.

The calligraphy includes a classic Japanese spring expression—a haiku about budding blossoms, alluding to transience and renewed hope, typical themes in Japanese poetry.

A loose interpretation of the text:
"A spring wind blows, the buds still closed—yet the cherry blossoms bloom open."

The artwork is crafted on sturdy cardstock with a soft gold border, known as shikishi (色紙)—a traditional Japanese format often used for poetry, calligraphy, or paintings. The framing consists of an elegant bamboo frame with glass, giving the piece a warm and timeless appeal.

This unique decoration fits beautifully in both modern and classic interiors, serving as a striking focal point with character and narrative.

In good condition, with minimal age-appropriate wear. See less