Japanese Shikishi Art Board Oshie Silk Fabric Zodiac Mouse Plum Blossoms A794 storage basket Old owner's name on the

Old owner's name on the back

Kanji inside means a common family name in Japan

The front edge is a dark brown brushed lacquer and has large bronze plate embellishments with chrysanthemum hinges

This vintage Japanese shikishi art board features a printed reproduction of a calligraphy in black ink

water jug (Mizusashi): 12 cm wide x 15

Japanese Shikishi Art Board Oshie Silk Fabric Zodiac Mouse Plum Blossoms A794 storage basket Old owner's name on theJapanese Shikishi Art Board This vintage Japanese shikishi art board features an oshie zaiku (Japanese patchwork) design of a small white mouse in front of a spinning top (popular traditional toy). In the background are pink plum blossoms. This mouse represents the zodiac and during its year would have been featured on numerous decorative fixtures such as small figurines and artwork. Oshie zaiku gives a unique 3D appearance, and different textures and