{"product_id":"shp323-shikishi-artwork-from-kamiminochi-gun-上水内郡","title":"SHP323 - Shikishi artwork from Kamiminochi-gun 上水内郡","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage shikishi artwork comes from Kamiminochi-gun 上水内郡, a district in Nagano Prefecture, and depicts a warm, humorous scene of a dog and puppy painted in a loose folk-style brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inscription “Good morning with a smile.” This cheerful phrase gives the work a gentle, uplifting feeling, as if offering a small daily blessing for happiness and kindness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dog is painted with soft reddish-brown washes and bold black outlines, while the puppy nestles close beneath it. Their rounded forms and simple expressions create a feeling of affection, protection, and family warmth. The brushwork is free and expressive, with a charming handmade quality that feels sincere rather than formal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDogs in Japanese folk imagery are often connected with loyalty, protection, safe childbirth, family harmony, and good fortune. Here, the mother-and-child composition adds an especially tender atmosphere, making the piece feel both auspicious and comforting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shikishi has a soft aged surface and gold border, adding to its vintage character. A lovely piece for collectors of Japanese shikishi art, folk-style animal painting, dog motifs, Nagano regional items, or cheerful Japanese calligraphy artwork. It carries a simple but beautiful message: begin the day with a smile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 24 x 27cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57533993812299,"sku":"SHP323","price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_f6de6e9c-cc02-4074-b15c-197de3d99110.jpg?v=1780919349","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/products\/shp323-shikishi-artwork-from-kamiminochi-gun-%e4%b8%8a%e6%b0%b4%e5%86%85%e9%83%a1","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}