A print by the Japanese print maker Haku Maki, 1924-2000. He began in a career as a kamikaze pilot during world war 2. The surrender by Japan saved his life. He became a teacher and learned print making. His prints are unusual as they start with a woodblock which is carved then pressed with cement. When the cement is dried, it is carved further. A wet paper is placed on the woodblock and left to dry. The resulting image has a wonderful texture and unique embossed finish...

Temple scene, issued ca. 1960s

Heavy black ink on thick paper, slight embossing effect, minor soiling, slight creasing to corners, not backed

Overall size: 10 x 14 ¼ in.

A Very/Large Woodblock Print by Tsuchiya Rakuzan (1896-1976): Japan, First Editon, 23 3/4” x 18” incl. margins, Title; a Pair of pigeons beneath hydrangeas in middle of Summer, Date; ca 1930s, Signature; impressed seal “Rakuzan Kyo” and Red seal “A”, Pubisher; Self-printed, Water mark; Rakuzan Kacho Gafu on the lower margin, Conditon; It is in very fine condition but a mat bed marks on the margins only. *** Reference: Please see www.Rackuzan.net website

Bakufu Ono, oban tate-e, dated Showa 28 (1953), published by Kyoto, Hanga-in, slightly toned, fine impression, color and condition.

An Extra Large/Rare Kappa-ban by Yoshitoshi Mori(1898-1992): Japan, 27” x 19 3/4” or 68.5cm x 50.2cm...