A charming vintage Japanese shikishi print depicting a wild boar with two piglets, accompanied by the auspicious character 「福」 (fuku), meaning good fortune, happiness, and blessing.
The composition is presented within a large circular white field against a warm gold background, giving the piece a simple yet elegant decorative quality. The adult boar is rendered in soft grey and black brushwork, while the two young boars are painted in warm brown tones, creating a gentle family scene full of movement and character.
The bold character 福 above the animals adds an explicitly auspicious meaning to the work. In Japanese culture, fuku is one of the most familiar expressions of good luck and prosperity, often appearing in New Year decorations, gifts, and celebratory objects.
The wild boar (猪 / inoshishi) is also one of the twelve animals of the Japanese zodiac. It is commonly associated with courage, determination, vitality, and the strength to move forward without hesitation. The presence of the two piglets gives the image an additional feeling of family continuity, growth, and abundance.
The artwork is signed 信, with a red seal beside the signature.
With its combination of zodiac symbolism, family imagery, and the auspicious 福 character, this shikishi makes a warm and meaningful decorative piece, especially suitable for collectors of Japanese zodiac art, boar motifs, auspicious shikishi, or vintage Japanese prints.
Size: 24 x 27cm
