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OKUYAMA Gihachiro . (?) – Great Buddha of Kamakura. Woodblock print (mokuhanga) – Shin Hanga. Kyoto Hanga-in , Shinagawa Kaede. Oban tate-e – 41.0 × 29.5 cm (16.1 × 11.6 inches). Signed “Gihachiro” in the lower left area of the image; publisher’s mark in the lower left margin. Impression & Colors: Very good impression with excellent to very good colours. The deep indigo and violet tones of the twilight sky are rich and beautifully graduated, transitioning seamlessly from warm golden clouds at the top to the profound darkness surrounding the Buddha. The verdigris greens and grey-blues of the bronze statue are subtly modulated, and the delicate pink of the cherry blossoms at right provides a striking accent. Notably, the clouds feature fine embossing. , adding a three-dimensional quality that enhances the atmospheric depth of the scene. Some light toning and minor wear to the margins. The thick washi paper is intact with no significant losses, tears, or restoration. The Great Buddha at Twilight. This atmospheric composition presents Japan’s most iconic Buddhist monument – the Great Buddha. Of Kotoku-in temple in Kamakura – bathed in the ethereal light of dusk. The monumental bronze Amida Buddha, cast in 1252 and standing over thirteen metres tall, sits in serene meditation as the sky behind transitions from warm golden clouds to deep indigo night. Okuyama captures the statue with striking sensitivity: the soft verdigris patina of centuries-old bronze, the gentle folds of the monastic robe, and the contemplative expression of the face are all rendered through masterful colour gradation and precise carving. The composition draws the viewer upward along a pathway of stone steps, past small human figures who provide a vivid sense of the statue’s immense scale. At left, a multi-tiered stone pagoda and lush foliage frame the scene, while at right a delicate cherry tree in full bloom adds a note of ephemeral beauty – a poignant contrast to the Buddha’s eternal repose. The deep nocturnal palette, punctuated by small spots of vivid colour in the visitors’ clothing, creates a mood of profound stillness and reverence. Clouds are a particularly fine touch, adding subtle dimensionality to the darkening sky. Okuyama Gihachiro: Bridging Two Print Traditions. Born in Sagae, Yamagata Prefecture, he trained under Kosaka Gajin and Ishii Kendo, acquiring deep expertise in both modern creative printmaking and the classical traditions of ukiyo-e. Uniquely among his contemporaries, Okuyama moved fluidly between the shin-hanga and sosaku-hanga movements – producing evocative, richly coloured landscape prints in the collaborative shin-hanga tradition alongside more experimental, personally carved works in the sosaku-hanga spirit. This print was published by the Kyoto Hanga-in (Kyoto Print Institute), one of the distinguished shin-hanga publishers of the postwar period. The print exemplifies the finest qualities of the shin-hanga tradition: the harmonious collaboration between artist-designer, skilled block carver, and master printer produces results of extraordinary refinement – from the seamless. Gradations of the twilight sky to the subtle embossing of the clouds. Okuyama’s background in commercial design lends his compositions a striking graphic clarity, while his deep study of traditional printmaking technique ensures the atmospheric subtlety and emotional depth that characterise the best shin-hanga landscape prints.

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Japanese Woodblock Print Book in the Edo Period, 19th Century. The Last Art of Hokusai. Complete Set of 6 Volumes. Title: Shaka goichidaiki zue. Date: Koka 2 (1845). Number of illustrated pages: Total 58 pages. International Buyers – Please Note. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts”. US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. Please ask us if you have any questions. Thank you for looking.

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Japanese Woodblock Print “The Great Buddha In Kamakura”. By Gihachiro Okuyama (1907 – 1981). Date: 1950′ to 1960’s Size: about 16 x 11.75 inches. Please read before ordering. We are off on Saturday, Sunday (Japan time) and National holidays in Japan. So we’ll be late for the answering questions. Thank you for your understanding. International Buyers Please Note.

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Japanese Woodblock Print Book in the Edo Period, 17th Century. Eight Aspects of Buddha. Complete Set of 8 Volumes in 5 Books. Title: Shaka hasso monogatari. Date: Kanbun 6 (1666)- The first edition. International Buyers – Please Note. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts”. US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. Please ask us if you have any questions. Thank you for looking. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “tempuraboy” and is located in this country: JP. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Primary Material: Paper
• Size (1 in = 2.54 cm): approx. 25 x 18 cm
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: 1666

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Japanese Woodblock Print Book in the Edo Period, 19th Century. The Last Art of Hokusai. Complete Set of 6 Volumes. Title: Shaka goichidaiki zue. First publication year: Koka 2 (1845). Edition: Koka 2 (1845). Number of illustrated page: Total 58 pages. 25 x 18 cm (1 in = 2.54 cm). Condition: Original Title slips, Original Covers, No missing pages. Slight worm damage vol. 1 & 5, stains, worn page surface, broken threads and other minor damage. International Buyers – Please Note. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts”. US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. Please ask us if you have any questions. Thank you for looking. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “tempuraboy” and is located in this country: JP. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: 1845-1899
• Primary Material: Washi Paper
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original

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AMAZING ANTIQUE 18th BODHISATTVA INCISED INSCRIPTIONS AND HOLDING RITUAL TAN. A rare 100% Authentic amazing piece of art. Depicting the death of the Buddha surrounded by his acolytes and a large variety of animals An unidentified partial faded signature / mark to the below right Framed Dimensions (the sole print): 34 x 24,3 cm. More details and pics available under request. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “the_old_chest” and is located in this country: GR. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Primary Material: Paper
• Color: Multi-Color
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: Pre-1800

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This is an original Japanese Showa era c. (wood block print) titled Kamakura Daibutsu (Great Buddha) by the Japanese artist Gihachiro Okuyama. February 17, 1907 – October 1, 1981. The artist’s seal and signature is present in the bottom left corner of the image (see picture 7). The print depicts the great bronze Buddha of Kamakura Japan. According to temple records the statue dates from around 1252, during the Kamakura period for which it is named. It is shown here with people around or approaching it. This print is “oban” sized and measures roughly 16 1/4″ x 11 1/4″ (41 / 29 cm) including the margins. In very fine condition with deep rich colors. This guaranteed original print remains in excellent condition. You’ll love it, I guarantee it……… Sailerking and the Shogun’s Gallery of Portland, Oregon have been in the Japanese antique business for over 40 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “sailerking” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: 1900-1940
• Primary Material: Paper
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Color: Multi-Color

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Here is a couple of woodblocks seldom seen together and they are of historic sites. Particularly well known is the Great Buddha of Kamakura, built I believe in the year 1252. The other Buddha is Kannon, Bodhisattva of Compassion and is called Buddha in Moonlight. Both prints were done in the early 1960s by Gihachiro Okuyama. They are large prints, with images about 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 inches. Condition for these rare prints is excellent. The Buddha in Moonlight is not often seen. Just as well as I have over 30 prints hanging in my very small house. BTW, lighting was an issue so some are with and some without flash. Although Buddha images are immensely popular, they are not for everyone. The item “Buddha of Kamakura & Buddha in Moonlight Japanese Woodblock Prints” is in sale since Friday, July 9, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “penumbra2001″ and is located in Front Royal, Virginia. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: Post-1940
• Primary Material: Paper
• Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original

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