Rare Japanese carved woodblock for print, ca. 1950

Registrations mark (kento) on the keyblock. Beautifully preserved, except for the few minor imperfections due to age (which can be seen in images). Size: 30 x 36 cm. Carver: Yoshio Kubota personal student of Tokuriki Tomiyoshiro. The block is an artistic representation of Kyoto National Museum courtyard, viewed from inside the garden, one can clearly […]

Rare Japanese carved woodblock for print, ca. 1900 2 Peacocks

No registration mark (kento) on the keyblock, it was probably used for single color prints (sumi ink). Beautifully preserved, except for the few minor imperfections due to age (which can be seen in images). I believe it’s a unique piece of nihonga. The base of the block is probably cedar or cherry, the 2 peacocks […]