" a traditional Japanese straight-sleeved coat usually made of cotton and adorned with distinctive crests or lettering
The print features beautiful embossing and is a visually striking and energetic work
” are found in the lower left of the image
Ikeda was producing prints in his studio in New York from 1969
Date: Taisho 5 nen (1916)
- Scenery of Kibitsuhiko Shrine, Okayama - Japanese Castle " a traditional Japanese straight-sleevedThe beautiful small woodblock print Scenery of Kibitsuhiko Shrine, Okayama is by Osamu Ueda (b. 1947). Kibitsuhiko Shrine, located in Ichinomiya, Okayama Prefecture, is dedicated to Kibitsuhiko no Mikoto, who is believed to be the model for Momotar, a beloved hero of Japanese folklore. The scene captures a lively winter festival day. Visitors fill the grounds, gathering around the stalls, while a towering stone lantern rises above the crowd, creating