Japanese Painting Pomegranate Shikishi (Square Cardboard) Autumn September Pomegranate Art A work of pomegranates painted in a Japanese painting style using multiple colors. The poem appears to read: "Boundlessly blue pomegranates replacing shoji screens" Meaning: Still green pomegranates are on the branches. Inside the house, they are replacing shoji screens. A verse depicting a quiet seasonal scene. In haiku, "replacing shoji screens" is a winter seasonal word (from the custom of replacing shoji screens during the year-end cleaning). A winter verse? Artist: Signed "Hakuyu" on the left side, with a red seal (signature) below. Therefore, a **haiga artist/haiku poet "Hakuyu"**'s work? Symbolism of Pomegranates: Because pomegranates have many seeds, they have long been considered an auspicious motif in Japan, symbolizing "abundant harvests" and "prosperity of descendants." Uses: For interior decoration to enjoy the seasonal atmosphere. Season: Pomegranates are typically known as a theme that symbolizes autumn. - Art Style: Japanese Painting - Motif: Pomegranate - Calligraphy: Brush script - Colors: Multi-colored - Size: Approximately 27cm x 24cm Thank you for viewing. #SarasaInterior #SarasaM 1j500