'苔寺 Kokedera Temple ' in Kyoto -1985 - Japanese Woodblock Print ED: 163/200 This print has been framed by a collector and displayed in a dark place. Frame and mat are not included. As this is an old print, there are some stains due to age, but most of them will be hidden by framing. The stains are also faint. Framing will make them less noticeable, allowing you to enjoy the work as a fine art piece. Please see the photos for detailed condition information. Artist: Masao Ido Category: Woodblock Edition Number: 163/200 Year of Production: 1985 Technique/Material: Woodblock =============== Image Size: 44.5cm x 21cm Overall Size: 49.5cm x 25.5cm *Mat and frame are not included. ============== --------------------- Moss Temple(Kokedera Temple), officially known as Saihoji Temple, is located in Kyoto and is famous for its lush moss landscape. While it is visited by many tourists, please note that you must make a reservation in advance. The beautiful gardens overgrown with moss offer a charming, tranquil atmosphere that allows you to enjoy the changing seasons. --------------------- ▼Masao Ido ============= 1945-2016 Born in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. 1961: Studied under traditional craftsman (dye artist) Yoshida Koho 1972: Started woodblock printmaking 1973: Selected for the Japan Print Association / Selected for the Nichido Print Grand Prize / Recommended by members for the Sankikai Newcomer Award 1990: Special guest artist at the Ido Masao Exhibition (Chicago) / Graz Art Association Exhibition (Austria) 1996: Designed the official Hanamaki City poster commemorating the 100th anniversary of Miyazawa Kenji's birth 1999: Founded the NPO Namaki Bunka Mura / Became chairman of the NPO Namaki Bunka Mura Council 2003: Created four original Kansai edition drawings for the Japan Post Co., Ltd. hometown stamp "Events in Kyoto" "Seeing Kyoto" Ido Masao Print Exhibition (Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto, Important Cultural Property) (Kyoto Prefecture) 2004: Los Angeles County Museum of Art / Weekly Shincho "My Kyoto" (April-May issue, 4 issues in total) 2006: Library of Congress 2012: Original New Year's Ema painting at Matsuo Taisha Shrine 2015: Rinpa painting by Ido Masao (Kyoto Prefectural Museum of Art) 2016: Passed away ============== ☆★☆★☆★About shipping☆★☆★☆★ *** IMPORTANT*** Due to changes in tariffs, shipping from Japan to the US has currently been suspended. Please refrain from bidding from the US for the time being. ********************* Items will be shipped in a sturdy, special box with cushioning material between them. Shipping will be by Japan Post. ! Please note! Items will be shipped from Japan. Due to the recent increase in packaging and shipping costs, shipping will be around 30 euros. We plan to lower the shipping fee if various costs decrease in the future, so we appreciate your understanding. ☆★☆★☆★About customs duties☆★☆★☆★ According to Catawiki regulations, customs duties are borne by the recipient of the package. Please note that the presence and amount of customs duties vary by country, so we cannot make a general statement. *Customs duties are calculated based on the total amount of "item price + shipping fee". *Please check the information for each country in advance for detailed amounts. ☆★☆★☆★To everyone viewing our products☆★☆★☆★ Thank you for your interest in our products! I used to work for a company that handled a wide range of antique products, including Japanese antiques and art. In the future, I would like to gradually list special products for you. Since the products are sold from Japan, shipping and customs fees will be borne by the buyer. Please understand this before bidding. I hope that one day customs duties will disappear from the world.