5pc Collection of Japanese Shikishi Art Boards with Folk and Nature Subjects

A collection of Japanese shikishi art boards featuring various ink and color subjects on paper mounted to board with gold-toned borders. The subjects include a folk-style tiger alongside a large calligraphic kotobuki character for longevity; a tree frog on a bamboo stalk with calligraphic text referencing volcanic heat; a rooster rendered in soft washes; a frog on a lotus leaf with an inscription titled Daily Five Hearts; and a bush warbler on a flowering plum branch. Several boards bear red artist seals, including square and rectangular marks in red pigment. Dimensions: 9.5"W x 10.75"H Weight: 9.5 oz. Condition Request Condition Report Good

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