{"product_id":"vintage-shikishi-print-beiju-monkey","title":"SHP80 - Shikishi print Beiju Monkey","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage shikishi print of the celebration of 米寿 (Beiju), a special Japanese longevity celebration that takes place when a person turns 88 years old. The character 米 (kome), meaning “rice,” when broken down into its kanji components (八十八), forms the number 88 — hence 米寿 marks the 88th year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaching 88 is considered a major milestone in Japanese culture and is celebrated as a joyous occasion of long life and continued health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monkey (saru, 猿) with the Festival Costume is often a playful and auspicious figure in Japanese art. In the context of a longevity celebration, it performing a dance to entertain or to bring blessings. The festive costume and baton give the scene a ceremonial, celebratory air, very fitting for honoring someone’s long life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shikishi print card inspired by a Beiju celebration, honoring longevity, joy, and blessings. The monkey’s joyful dance, the golden symbol, and the elegant calligraphy all contribute to a heartfelt tribute to a life well-lived and still going strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 24 x 27cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53328319938891,"sku":"SHP80","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/1_41733c07-7442-4ebf-a196-32a87e455c4c.jpg?v=1757232524","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/vintage-shikishi-print-beiju-monkey","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}