{"product_id":"shp235-shikishi-card-horse-from-china-支那の馬","title":"SHP235 - Shikishi Card Horse from China 支那の馬","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis shikishi artwork depicts a charming and somewhat nostalgic scene titled 「支那の馬」(Shina no Uma, “Horse from China”), featuring a folk toy with 唐子 (karako)—a traditional Chinese child figure—riding atop a small, decorative horse. Rendered in soft mineral pigments and ink on a warm, lightly textured ground, the composition evokes the gentle world of East Asian folk imagery as it was appreciated in Japan from the late Edo through early Shōwa periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe karako is portrayed with a serene, childlike expression, rosy cheeks, and simplified facial features, emphasizing innocence and auspiciousness rather than realism. The horse decorated with rhythmic patches of colour, papier-mâché folk horses. The slightly exaggerated proportions and playful colors give the scene a lyrical, almost storybook quality. Fine lines suggest reins or a tether, adding a sense of movement and gentle control without disrupting the calm mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese art, karako motifs traditionally symbolize prosperity, fertility, and the wish for healthy, thriving children. When paired with a horse—an animal associated with vitality, travel, and strength—the image can be read as an auspicious scene expressing hopes for growth, success, and a bright future. The title’s use of “Shina” reflects an older historical term once used in Japan for China, situating the imagery within a classical, cross-cultural visual tradition rather than a literal geographic reference.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 24 x 27cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56324403757387,"sku":"SHP235","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_50bad9db-e0dc-4741-87ae-71fc40a2d8d4.jpg?v=1768685353","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/shp235-shikishi-card-horse-from-china-%e6%94%af%e9%82%a3%e3%81%ae%e9%a6%ac","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}