T itle: 大和 法隆寺

Yamato Horyu-ji  [Romanized Pronunciation in Japanese]

Horyuji Temple in Nara Prefecture [Uchida catalog title]

Date: 1950s

Medium: Original Color Woodblock on strong handmade Rice [mulberry] paper

Dimensions: image (26.1 x 38.1 cm or 10 1/4 x 15 inch), paper (28.5 x 40.6 cm or 11 1/4 x 16 inch)

Credits: Tokuriki Tomikichiro (德力富吉郎 artist), Uchida (內田美術版画肆, Kyoto, publisher)

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Special Notes: Artist block titled [as translated above] and signed [富吉郎 Tomikichiro ] with publisher’s hexagonal seal underneath in black.

Condition:

       This original Tomikichiro’s woodblock print is in near mint condition (e.g., pristine image, strong and bright paper, vivid colors, original full margins, no bend, no tear, never framed, and still in its original presentation folder – likely the nicest condition you will ever encounter for this print). Photos in high resolution are provided for your convenience of identification and judging its good quality independently.

   Flaws to note: The print is nearly flawless with no apology.

Additional Notes:

      Tokuriki Tomikichiro (德力富吉郎1902 – 1999) was a well-known Japanese traditional woodblock artist quite active throughout his entire lifespan. This very nice print，issued by Uchida in the early 50s,  is one of a set of six famous places of Japan [日本名所圖繪] as shown by its promo flyer [the promo flyer is for your identification purpose only and will not be included in the package].

      Please note the modest price [e.g., trading at > $200 for the same item of lesser quality] with no reserve for this highly displayable collector’s item [especially in such impeccable condition]. Thanks for looking and Happy Bidding!
 
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Reference:
Merritt H and Yamada N (1992) Guide to Modern Japanese Woodblock Prints 1900-1975, p153, University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu (publisher)

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