Irezumikun 刺青くん(いれずみくん)｜Kumagai Hiroshi 熊谷浩(くまがいひろし) Description: People who ink traditional Japanese tattoos are called "Horishi." This technique is said to have derived from "Hangi-horishi," who carved woodblocks for Ukiyo-e woodblock prints. In the Edo period, Hangi-horishi, who possessed advanced techniques for carving precise lines on woodblocks, applied that skill to human skin and began inking tattoos. The handling of "chisels" and "carving knives" used to carve woodblocks led directly to the craftsmanship of inserting needles into the skin to fix the ink. The artist was also fascinated by the art of tattooing and expresses its artistic quality in this work as a woodblock print. Artist Profile: Born in 1955. He has studied multi-color woodblock printing for many years. Because the expression changes depending on the order of printing the woodblocks, he refines his skills until he reaches the envisioned final form to create his works. Accessories: None Dimensions & Weight: Height 31 cm, Width 21 cm Weight: 9 g Technique: Woodblock print on Japanese paper (Washi) Signatures: Hand signed Edition: Limited edition (17/50) Conditions: Good condition Shipping: We will ship by EMS or DHL. Items are securely packed to ensure safe international delivery. Due to carrier requirements, larger packaging may be used when necessary. Import duties, VAT, and customs handling fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer. For bidders in Italy: codice fiscale required. For bidders in Portugal: NIF required. For bidders in Spain: NIF required.