Nice face 良いお顔 - 1997- Japanese Woodblock Print ED 22/160 The frame has been carefully stored in a dark place. Frame and mat are not included. As this is an old print, there are some stains due to aging. The stains are not very noticeable and are barely noticeable when framed. There is also a slight tear on the left edge from when it was framed, but this will also be hidden when framed. As this print is from the "ITAGA" series, it is attached to a slightly thick backing. Please see the photos for details of the condition. Artist: Akiyama Iwao Category: Woodblock print Edition number : 22/160 Year of production: 1997 Technique/material: Woodblock print ============ Image size: 21.5cm x 23cm Overall size: 29.5cm x 40cm *Mat and frame not included. ============ It features an owl and a haiku by Santoka. ▼Haiku (Poem) In the shade of young leaves,a Jizō with a kind-looking face. --------------------- Jizō is a beloved Buddhist figure in Japan, often seen as a quiet guardian of travelers and children. Here, Santōka captures a fleeting moment of calm: new leaves filtering soft light, and a stone Jizō whose expression feels kind, warm, and reassuring— as if nature itself were offering silent compassion. --------------------- ▼Akiyama Iwao ============ Born in Taketa, Oita Prefecture in 1921. Graduated from Pacific Art School in 1953. Studied under Munakata Shiko, Sakagami Hanjiro, and Fuse Teijiro. Self-taught in folklore, Buddhist studies, haiku poetry, ceramics, sculpture, and ink painting. Invited to exhibit at the CWAJ Contemporary Print Exhibition (sponsored by the U.S. Embassy) from 1966. Participated in Munakata Shiko's disciple exhibition. Numerous solo exhibitions in Japan and abroad. Numerous books and art books. Has produced numerous woodblock prints and hand-painted works on themes such as owls and other animals, folk tales, and haiku by Taneda Santoka. Member of the Japan Artists Association. ◆Books and Art Books ------------ Introduction to Woodblock Prints, Old Songs, The World of Santoka, Issa's Four Seasons, Santoka's Spanish Bosatsu Woodblock Prints, Shusen no Haiku, Nekogoro, Santoka Resurrected, I Saw a Monster, and more ------------ ◆Public Collections ------------ British Museum (England) National Gallery of Victoria (Austria) National Museum of Israel (Israel) Kentucky Museum of Fine Arts (USA) ------------ ============= ☆★☆★☆★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. ********************* ******Shipping to Italy ? Important Information******* Due to the current situation of international mail processing in Italy, packages may take significantly longer to clear customs and be delivered compared to other countries. It is not uncommon for customs clearance to take 3?8 weeks, even when the package arrives in Italy quickly. Please note: ・Italian customs may require additional time for inspection. ・Tracking updates may stop for a long period during customs processing. ・Delivery delays do not necessarily indicate a lost package. *************************************** 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.