Gin no Ito
銀の糸
Silver Thread
A humble offering, preserved in stillness.
Classic Matte Paper Metal Framed Poster
In Japanese aesthetics, there is quiet admiration for the ordinary made beautiful. This sardine — simple, honest, essential — lies still against a sea of blue. Neither trophy nor symbol, it simply is. Yet within its silvery scale lies the shimmer of life, memory, and nourishment.
Like the brushwork of 19th-century fish prints (gyotaku), this oil evokes a reverence for the real — where beauty does not demand, but reveals itself in form, in function, in presence.
Onko Chishin — 温故知新
As with all pieces in the collection, this work bridges old and new: traditional subject, modern texture; Japanese philosophy, European oil. It reminds us that to learn the new, one must revere the old — even when that “old” is a fish on a table, caught, honored, and stilled.
Let this piece be your unexpected contemplative anchor. A reminder of cycles. Of value. Of the overlooked made timeless.
Our sleek aluminium frame with a polished finish complements the lightweight, uncoated classic matte paper—designed to last. The poster and frame ship together, requiring easy, no-expertise assembly with included hardware:
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Frame Material: Durable aluminium.
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Frame Color: Black.
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Frame Measurements: Approximately 20mm (0.8") thick and 10mm (0.4") wide.
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Paper Weight: 170 gsm (65 lb), thickness: 0.19 mm (7.5 mils).
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Paper Finishing: Matte, smooth, non-reflective surface.
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Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the poster.
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Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified materials or equivalent.
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Available Sizes: 15 sizes in inches (US&CA) and cms (rest of the world).
Learn about paper types and their unique textures and finishes here.
No minimum orders, printed and shipped on demand.
