This exquisite hand-painted artwork originates from Japan, dating to the early Showa period (1926–1940), and represents a sophisticated design sheet for a traditional sliding door or fusuma. Measuring approximately 11 inches by 13 inches (28 cm x 33 cm), the piece is meticulously rendered on a silk canvas front with a protective paper backing. The artwork is in very good condition, showcasing a masterful use of bold ink strokes and metallic accents to create a sense of rugged coastal beauty.
The visual narrative is centered on a dramatic, angular rock formation that juts into a calm body of water. Three gnarled pine trees are the focal points of the composition; the largest clings to the central crag, its branches windswept and textured with deep ink washes and subtle silver-grey highlights. In the background, distant mountain silhouettes are rendered with soft, hazy brushwork to provide a sense of vast horizontal scale. The entire scene is set against a shimmering, natural silk ground, featuring a dense application of gold leaf speckling (sunago) across the lower foreground, which mimics the sparkle of sunlight on a sandy shore or sea foam.