This hand painted artwork features a traditional shikishi (色紙) mounted within a striking round wooden frame fitted with protective glass. The circular frame—finished in a warm vermilion tone—beautifully contrasts with the soft woven yellow matting, creating a refined display that highlights the artwork at its center. Two decorative lavender tassels hang symmetrically from the top, adding a classic Japanese aesthetic reminiscent of festival ornaments and ceremonial décor.
At the heart of the frame rests a charming shikishi painting depicting a dog beneath blooming plum blossoms (梅). Rendered in delicate, flowing brushstrokes, the dog appears gentle and alert, its soft brown and white fur captured in a warm, understated palette typical of Nihonga-style animal paintings. Above it, branches of red plum blossoms stretch gracefully across the scene, symbolizing resilience, purity, and the arrival of spring, as plum trees are the first to bloom despite the lingering cold.
Together, the circular frame and serene painting create an artwork that embodies warmth, good fortune, and the timeless harmony found in Japanese seasonal motifs. This piece makes a beautiful decorative accent and a meaningful symbol of protection, loyalty, and renewal.
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