"Aki no Jojakkoji" (Jojakkoji Temple at Autumn)
$ 390.00
Truly beautiful woodblock print "Aki no Jojakkoji" (Jojakkoji Temple at Autumn) is by Masao Ido. An image full of autumn leaves and wonderful colors with the precision. Stunning woodblock print. This print shows Autumnal beauty of Kyoto.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 19 and 7/8 x 14 and 3/8 inches (50.3 x 36.3 cm)
Image size: 17 and 1/2 x 12 inches (44.5 x 30.3 cm)
Sheet number: 99/200
Date: 1999
Signed: Handsigned in pencil by artist on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition. A few faintest ink smudge on the margin which will be easily matted out.
Jojakkoji Temple
Jojakkoji is Nichiren Buddhism temple established in 1596. This place was originally located Shiguretei of Fujiwara no Sadaie who selected Hyakunin ishu at this place. Priest Nisshin was the founder of the temple. Today, it is know as great spot of Koyo (the autumn leaves). From the upper hill, it has great view of Kyoto. There are beautiful Japanese gardens and flower gardens. Jojakkoji has beautiful aspects for all seasons.
Arashiyama Shunkei (Spring at Arashiyama)
$ 295.00
Breathtaking woodblock print "Arashiyama Shunkei" (Spring at Arashiyama) is by Masao Ido. An image of peaceful spring and wonderful colors with the precision. Some pink petals of cherry blossom are falling gently. Very lovely print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 12 and 1/2 x 17 and 1/4 inches
Image size: 10 and 1/4 x 15 inches
Sheet number: 154/200
Date: 2000
Signed: Handsigned in pencil by artist on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition.
Asuka no aki (The Autumn at Asuka)
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Truly beautiful woodblock print "Asuka no aki" (The Autumn at Asuka) is by Masao Ido. Peaceful rural sunset scene with very warm colors. This print shows the autumnal beauty of Asuka (Nara).
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 20 and 1/4 x 10 and 5/8 inches (51.5 x 27 cm)
Image size: 17 and 1/2 x 8 and 1/4 inches (44 x 21 cm)
Sheet number: AP
Date: 1996
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by artist on the bottom margin
Condition: Very good condition. Minor paper crease and a faint ink spot on the bottom margin which will be easily matted out.
Early Afternoon
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Truly beautiful woodblock print "Gogo no hi" (Early Afternoon) is by Masao Ido. Wonderful colors and amazing contrast. Stunning woodblock print. This print shows beauty of Kyoto in early summer. It is not an understatement to describe this print as the prime representation of the tranquil flavor of Kyoto.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 17 and 3/4 x 13 and 1/4 inches (45 x 33.5 cm)
Image size: 15 x 10 and 1/4 inches (38 x 25.8 cm)
Sheet number: 88/200
Date: 2000
Signed: Handsigned in pencil by artist on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition. Minor paper crease into the margin (edge) which will be easily matted out
Heian Jingu no Haru (Heian Shrine at Spring)
$ 250.00
Truly beautiful woodblock print "Heian Jingu no Haru" (Heian Shrine at Spring) is by Masao Ido. A superb spring image at Kyoto. This image is full of weeping cherry, which adds a precious and lovely mood to this shrine print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 20 and 1/8 x 11 inches (51 x 28 cm)
Image size: 17 and 1/2 x 8 and 1/4 inches (44 x 21 cm)
Sheet number: 83/250
Date: 1996
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by artist on the bottom margin
Condition: Excellent condition. Very minor paper crease on the lower left corner (margin) and a few minor ink smudge on the margin which is hardly noticeable and will be easily matted out.
Hirosawa yukei (Sunset at Hirosawa pond)
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Breathtaking woodblock print "Hirosawa yukei" 広沢夕景 (Sunset at Hirosawa pond) is by Masao Ido. This is a quiet and peaceful sunset image of Hirosawa pond which is near his studio. This print is so beautiful and warm atmosphere. Mr. Ido passed away in 2016. It was really sad news. He was one of the greatest Japanese woodblock artists. His beautiful prints will forever live in our hearts. Already framed and ready to hang on your wall. I took pictures with glass. Sorry, my pictures have some reflection.
Hirosawa pond
Technique: Woodblock
Frame size: 19 inches wide by 24 inches tall. (48 cm x 61 cm)
Image size: (inside mat) 12 and 1/4 inches wide by 17 inches tall. (31 cm x 43 cm)
Sheet number: A.P (Artist Proof)
Date: Printed 1989
Signed: Artist hand-signed on the bottom margin
Condition: This print and frame both look to be in outstanding condition. The frame is brand-new.
Note: Framed prints cannot combine shipping with larger size prints (sheets) than frame size for safety reasons. We will ask for additional shipping charge.
Joshokoji (Joshokoji Temple at Autumn)
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Truly beautiful woodblock print "Joshokoji" (Joshokoji Temple at Autumn) is by Masao Ido. Wonderful colors and amazing contrast. Stunning woodblock print. This print shows autumnal beauty of Kyoto. Very Serene image. Long out of print.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 17 and 7/8 x 13 and 1/4 inches (44 x 32 cm)
Image size: 15 x 10 and 1/4 inches (38 x 25.8 cm)
Sheet number: AP (Artist Proof)
Date: 1993
Signed: Handsigned in pencil by artist on the bottom margin
Condition: Excellent condition. Minor paper crease on the margin which will be easily matted out.
Joshokoji Temple, Kyoto
Kiyomizu dera (Kiyomizu Temple)
$ 100.00
Wonderful woodblock print "Kiyomizu Dera, Higashiyama" (Kiyomizu Temple in Higashiyama) from 100 scenes of Kyoto series. Precious spring image of Kyoto with fresh colors. Publisher's name "Kan-ei-do" with red publisher's seal, Carver name "Shoichi Kitamura", Printer name "Kazuya Kenmochi" on the left margin.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 13 and 3/4 x 9 and 3/4 inches (35 x 24.5cm)
Image size: 11 and 3/4 x 7 and 3/4 inches (30 x 19.5cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: N/A
Signed: "Masao - ga" and artist's red seal in lower right corner of the image.
Condition: Excellent condition. Once taped at the corners (right and left) on the top margin which is hardly noticeable and will be easily matted out.
Kiyomizu dera no aki (Kiyomizu Temple at Autumn)
$ 230.00
Truly beautiful woodblock print "Kiyomizu dera no aki" (Kiyomizu Temple at Autumn) is by Masao Ido. Wonderful colors and amazing contrast. This print shows the autumn beauty of Kyoto.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 20 and 1/8 x 11 inches (51 x 28 cm)
Image size: 17 and 1/2 x 8 and 1/4 inches (44 x 21 cm)
Sheet number: 83/250
Date: 1996
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by artist on the bottom margin
Condition: Good condition with minor paper toning. A tape stain on the right edge on verso, it shows from the front (left edge). Slightly wavy on the bottom margin. A white ink spot (next to the date) on the bottom margin as shown. Please see the last picture.
Miyama no Sato (Sunset at Miyama)
$ 295.00
Truly peaceful woodblock print "Miyama no Sato" (Sunset at Miyama) is by Masao Ido. Very warm colors and wonderful contrast. This print shows Autumnal beauty of North Kyoto.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 17 and 7/8 x 13 and 1/8 inches (44.8 x 33.5 cm)
Image size: 15 x 10 and 1/4 inches (38 x 26 cm)
Sheet number: 52/200
Date: 2002
Signed: Handsigned in pencil by artist on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition. Minor paper crease at bottom margin (edge of paper) and a faintest ink smudge into the bottom margin which will be easily matted out.
Rakushisha no fuyu (Rakushisha Poet's Hut in Winter)
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Truly beautiful woodblock print "Rakushisha no fuyu" (Rakushisha Poet's Hut in Winter) is by Masao Ido. "Rakushisha" is a quaint hermit's cottage which was once the home of one of haiku master Matsuo Basho's disciples. Serene snow image with beautiful contrast. This print shows the winter beauty of Kyoto.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 20 and 1/8 x 11 inches (51 x 28 cm)
Image size: 17 and 1/2 x 8 and 1/4 inches (44 x 21 cm)
Sheet number: 83/250
Date: 1996
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by artist on the bottom margin
Condition: Good condition with minor paper toning. Minor paper crease at the lower left margin (corner). Minor ink smudge into left margin (edge). A few brown spots on the margin. (unfortunately, one of them is visible on the bottom) Please see the pictures.
Shinpi no Kabira (Spiritual Kabira Bay)
$ 295.00
This fabulous woodblock print "Shinpi no Kabira" (Spiritual Kabira Bay) is by Masao Ido. Absolutely lovely and cheerful colors. This print shows the beauty of nature at Kabira Bay very well.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 20 x14 and 3/4 inches (51 x 37.5 cm)
Image size: 17 and 1/2 x12 and 3/4 inches (44.5 x 32.5 cm)
Sheet number: 141/180
Date: 1993
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by artist on the bottom margin
Condition: Excellent condition.
Kabira Bay (Okinawa, Japan)
Kabira Bay is considered Ishigaki Island's most scenic view. Kabira Bay is the only two cultivation sites of black pearls in Japan.
Splendid Winter
$ 390.00
Very classical woodblock print "Fuyu no Sho" (Splendid Winter) is by Masao Ido. Out of print. This print shows "Winter beauty of Kyoto". Very tasteful snow image with pagoda which is icon of Kyoto. This print is very popular and out of print already.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 20 and 1/4 x 15 and 1/4 inches (51.5 x 38.5 cm)
Image size: 17 and 1/2 x12 inches (44.3 x 30.3 cm)
Sheet number: AP
Date: 1995
Signed: Handsigned in pencil by artist on the bottom margin
Condition: Excellent condition. Minor paper crease at the corners on the margin which will be easily matted out.
Yasaka no Tou (Pagoda at Yasaka)
$ 275.00
Beautiful woodblock print "Yasaka no Tou" (Pagoda at Yasaka) is by Masao Ido. An immaculate image of early summer in Kyoto. Great composition and wonderful contrast.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 17 and 1/4 x 12 and 1/2 inches (43.5 x 32 cm)
Image size: 15 x10 and 1/4 inches (38 x 26 cm)
Sheet number: AP (Artist Proof)
Date: 1988
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by artist on the bottom margin
Condition: Excellent condition.
Pagoda at Yasaka
Yasaka Pagoda, the last remnant of Hokanji Temple, is one of the most visible and recognizable landmarks in the Higashiyama District.
Yasaka Socho (Early morning at Yasaka)
$ 275.00
Serene woodblock print "Yasaka Socho" (Early morning at Yasaka) is by Masao Ido. A quiet and peaceful image of very early morning at Yasaka in Kyoto. Mr. Ido passed away this year. (2016) It was really sad news. He was one of the greatest Japanese woodblock artists. His beautiful prints will forever live in our hearts.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 17 and 1/2 x 13 and 1/4 inches (44.5 x 33.6 cm)
Image size: 15 x 10 and 1/4 inches (38 x 26 cm)
Sheet number: AP (Artist Proof)
Date: 1989
Signed: Hand signed in pencil by artist on the bottom margin
Condition: Excellent condition. Minor ink spots and minor paper crease on the margin which will be easily matted out.
Pagoda at Yasaka
Yasaka Pagoda, the last remnant of Hokanji Temple, is one of the most visible and recognizable landmarks in the Higashiyama District.
Yasuragi no Niwa (Relaxing Garden)
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Truly beautiful woodblock print "Yasuragi no Niwa" (Relaxing Garden) is by Masao Ido. Stunning colors, composition and contrast. Very tranquil mood. Japanese gardens are seldom, if ever open to the public designed to create the mood appropriate to worship and contemplation. A place of refuge and peace of mind. Ishi-doro, stone platform lamp, the lantern's structure is meant to symbolize the five elements of Buddhist cosmology. The stone water basins (called "Tsukubai"), which are used for ritual cleansing, Water basins are an essential element of tea gardens and are often paired with lanterns. This is for visitors to purify themselves by the ritual washing of hands and rinsing of mouth. This type of ritual cleansing is also the custom for guests attending a tea ceremony. This is perfect print to someone who loves "Zen". This print will give you "PEACE OF MIND" very much.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 20 and 1/2 x 14 and 3/4 inches
Image size: 17and 1/2 x 12 inches
Sheet number: 78/200
Date: 2000
Signed: Handsigned in pencil by artist on the bottom margin
Condition: Pristine condition.
