Technique: Original woodblock print Artist: Kunio Kaneko (b 1949) Titled: "Birthday" Hand-signed and numbered by the artist 55/150 Japan - 2019. Condition: VERY LARGE WOODBLOCK PRINT. Full paper size : 390 x 577 mm. Good margin for framing. In very good condition, direct from the gallery of the artist. Hand signed and numbered by artist. Unique ! 55/150 publishing year : 2019 COLLECTORS ITEM !! The picture with the little print in as well, is just to show you how big it is. The little print is NOT part of this lot. Like Hajime Namiki, he likes to use silver or gold in the background. It really helps this playful set off koi's with there colors. You also see the use of paint instead of ink. It's a party for the eyes and mind. Just framed one myself, for my little baby boys room. Koi or more specifically nishikigoi are colored varieties of the Amur carp ((Cyprinus rubrofuscus) ... Carp are a large group of fish originally found in Central Europe and Asia. ... The systematic breeding of ornamental koi in Japan began in Ojiya and Yamakoshi in the Niigata Prefecture About the artist : 1949 Born in Tokyo. 1972 Graduated from the Musashino University of Fine Arts. 　　Studied under Hoshi Joichi and Sasajima Kihei. Exhibition: Many shows in Japan, South Korea, Thailand, France, and the United States. His woodblock works are all handmade by the traditional Japanese Baren. Kunio Kaneko's purpose is "Neo Japan Art" which is very traditional Japanese but reflects global views. Every week we offer a wide range of Japanse art prints here on Catawiki. Click on our name, to find out what our running offerings are this week ! All the prints are send between hardboard and carton plates to prevent any damage in transport. Sending nearly worldwide, insured with tracking post.