Japanese Woodblock Print by Iwao Akiyama – “Silly Crow” with Haiku by Issa. Iwao Akiyama, a master of Munakata Shiko. The haiku reads: A scorching day – a silly crow pecks under the eaves. A whimsical moment of everyday life, captured with wit and warmth. Framed and matted, ready to display. A charming piece for collectors of Japanese prints, haiku art, or Zen-inspired humor. Length: 39.5cm / Width: 30.5cm /. Weight: 880g Condition: used. There is some discoloration. Iwao Akiyama is a Japanese printmaker. Born in Taketa City, Oita Prefecture. After graduating from the Pacific School of Fine Arts in 1953, he studied under Shiko Munakata, Teijiro Fuse, and Shigejiro Sakamoto. Later, he studied folklore, Buddhism, haiku poetry, ceramics, sculpture, and ink painting on his own, and since 1966 has been invited to exhibit his works at the CWAJ Contemporary Print Exhibition sponsored by the United States Embassy in Japan. “Collections” British Museum Cincinnati Art Museum National Gallery of Victoria National Museum of Scotland Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art. If you are purchasing more than one item. We recommend sending your return via a traceable service. Please inquire the repayment of the tariff of the customhouse in your country. These charges are the buyers responsibility. About used artifacts and antiques. We make every effort to give you accurate information as honestly as possible in our description. Some items are over 100 years old. Please check the appearance condition with photos and other information. Get images that make Supersized seem small. Showcase your items with Auctiva’s. Track Page Views With.