Japanese Shikishi Art Board Oshie Silk Fabric Kimono Woman Geisha Long Hair A781 iris Okay condition considering its age

Okay condition considering its age

This is an antique iron sword guard (tsuba) used on all kinds of blades from samurai katana to small daggers

Japanese Porcelain Plate

or simply to hold small jewelry or keys

38 cm long x 22

Japanese Shikishi Art Board Oshie Silk Fabric Kimono Woman Geisha Long Hair A781 iris Okay condition considering its ageJapanese Shikishi Art Board This vintage Japanese shikishi art board features an oshie zaiku (Japanese patchwork) design of a woman wearing kimono. Her kimono is muted pink, purple, red, and silver with chrysanthemums. Her hair is long and in a simple top ponytail. Oshie zaiku gives a unique 3D appearance. There are three basic types of shikishi paper: calligraphy (poem, haiku) only, calligraphy with pictures, and pictures only. Since the Heian