A vintage shikishi art card features a vibrant and lively depiction of two wild boars (inoshishi) leaping through a stylized mountainous landscape. Rendered in traditional brushwork with vivid colors, the composition evokes energy, determination, and the spirit of forward motion, symbolic of the Japanese Zodiac Year of the Boar.
Set against a rich golden-yellow background, the two boars are contrasted beautifully by jagged rock formations and accents of blue water and green pines, creating a bold visual impact. The artist’s signature and seal appear in the lower right corner, alongside the inscription 昭和辛亥 (Shōwa Kanoe-i)—indicating the 1983 zodiac year of the boar in the Showa period.
Boars (inoshishi) in Japanese culture represent courage, perseverance, and straightforwardness. This artwork captures that essence with elegance and traditional flair.
