vintage japanese shikishi tall vase with an organic hammered finish

with an organic hammered finish and pleasing tapered form

and techniques along the Silk Roads has given rise to adornments as diverse as the region's peoples

This is a lightweight

pen holder

these simple little studs have an organic surface finish

vintage japanese shikishi tall vase with an organic hammered finishWith the year of the horse upon us, this shikishi will make a lovely gift to the "horse" in your life. Hand painted and affixed to shikishi board, a specially prepared backing with subtle flecking and bold, gold trim that is traditionally used for Sumi ink painting, Shodo calligraphy, or watercolour illustration.