{"product_id":"shp322-shikishi-print-by-yoshioka-kotaro-吉岡浩太郎","title":"SHP322 - Shikishi print by Yoshioka Kōtarō 吉岡浩太郎","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage kabuto shikishi print by Yoshioka Kōtarō 吉岡浩太郎 presents a beautifully decorative image of a traditional Japanese samurai helmet, or kabuto 兜, set against a refined patterned background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kabuto is depicted with rich colors and delicate details: golden horns rising proudly from the helmet, layered side guards with geometric patterns, and a central crest featuring a fierce guardian-like face. The composition is both elegant and powerful, balancing the protective strength of the warrior helmet with Yoshioka’s soft and charming print style. The red cord below the helmet adds a graceful accent and gives the piece a festive, ceremonial atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese culture, the kabuto is strongly associated with protection, courage, strength, and the wish for a child’s healthy growth. It is especially displayed during Tango no Sekku 端午の節句, the Boys’ Day festival, now celebrated as Children’s Day on May 5th. Families traditionally display kabuto ornaments to pray for bravery, resilience, and good fortune for children. This shikishi carries that same auspicious meaning, making it a beautiful seasonal and symbolic artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshioka Kōtarō 吉岡浩太郎 was born in 1928 in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. He studied painting under Yasuo Kazuki, a respected artist known for his deeply expressive work. In 1967, Yoshioka began working with silk screen printing, a technique he would continue to master and refine throughout his career. In 1973, he traveled to Europe for further artistic study, and in the following year held a solo exhibition of his silk screen works at the Central Gallery. In 1996, he was commissioned to create a wall mural for Entonji Temple of the Nichiren sect. From 1997 onward, his works appeared regularly in picture exhibitions, calendars, and magazine covers, and he also exhibited at the Tokyo Art Festival in 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece reflects Yoshioka’s recognizable decorative charm: clear outlines, warm colors, auspicious subject matter, and a gentle modern sensibility. A lovely work for collectors of Japanese shikishi art, kabuto motifs, Children’s Day decoration, samurai-related imagery, or vintage Japanese silk screen prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 24 x 27cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57519489286475,"sku":"SHP322","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_d549407b-a5a6-4994-8419-ad4bfd145ba4.jpg?v=1780732360","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/products\/shp322-shikishi-print-by-yoshioka-kotaro-%e5%90%89%e5%b2%a1%e6%b5%a9%e5%a4%aa%e9%83%8e","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}