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Date of this item: 1949 1949 1949
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This is an genuine original Japanese woodblock print by great shin-hanga artist Gihachiro Okuyama (1907-1981) titled "Snow at Godaido, Matsushima ". This print is from early the best Gihachiro Okuyama works, first edition published in 1949. Amazing winter landscape. The print is not trimmed, has full margins. Great impression, color and registration. Signed and sealed by artist in the image and titled in kanji at the left margin. Oban size 15 3/4" x 10 1/2". Excellent condition. Title Snow at Godaido Temple
Artist Gihachiro Okuyama 1907-1981
Signature Gihachiro Okuyama and title in pencil
Dated 1949
Period 20th Century
Publisher Hanken
Impression excellent … embossed, "Hanken" watermarked soft pliable Japanese paper
Colors excellent
Condition excellent … light toning
Rating 1 = excellent
Description "Matsushima Godaido no Yuki" The snow at Godai-do Temple in Matsushima Island.
Format Oban yoko-e
Width 15.7 inches = 40.0 cm
Height 10.4 inches = 26.5 cm

Matsujima's Gotendera in Snow by Gihachiro Okuyama. Genuine woodblock print dated January Showa 24 (1949). Probable post war impression. Fine condition. Oban size measures 10.7 x 16.0 inches. Strong ink penetration on medium weight washi. Maasada carver's seal and Onodera printer's seal in right margin.

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