Period: Showa period, mid-20th century. Traditional Japanese woodblock print (ink and color on washi paper). 40 × 27 cm (15.75 × 10.63 inches). Condition: Shows signs of age, some light stains, overall in good condition. This print belongs to the celebrated series Western Flowers and Plants (Seiyo Kusabana Zufu), a collection of beautifully woodblock-printed botanical illustrations. This edition is hand-printed from the original woodblocks of the first edition, first published by Unsodo in the early 20th century. Reissued during the mid-20th century as a decorative art print, it is expertly printed by master craftsmen in Kyoto using traditional Ukiyo-e techniques on fine Japanese washi paper. The visible pigment bleed-through on the reverse is a natural characteristic of authentic hand-printed Japanese woodblock prints. We sell only authentic traditional Japanese hand-printed woodblock prints, including later re-carved or later edition works. We do not handle modern machine-made prints, offset prints, or modern printed copies of any kind. All prints in our store are genuine te-zuri (hand-printed) woodblock prints, carefully hand-printed by skilled Japanese artisans using traditional Ukiyo-e techniques on authentic Japanese washi paper. The visible pigment bleed-through on the reverse side is a natural characteristic of hand printing and a clear sign that this is not a reproduction or machine-made print. Please refer to the photos for the item’s condition. We strive to photograph and describe the condition as accurately as possible. However, perceptions of condition may vary depending on individual standards.
