The magnificent woodblock print "Irogahama" (Spider Lilies) is by Junichiro Sekino. Part of the Oku no Hosomichi series, this print captures the serene night view of the beach at Irogahama, illuminated by the full moon and adorned with delicate spider lilies. The contrast of colors is simply breathtaking. The Japanese title and artist's red seal are in the lower right corner of the image. Dated "'84," it is hand-signed "Jun. Sekino," with the sheet number and watermark on the bottom margin.

Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 21 and 1/4 by 16 and 3/4 inches (54 x 42.5 cm)
Image size: 17 and 3/4 by 13 and 1/8 inches (45 x 33.2 cm)
Sheet number: 20/128
Date: 1984
Signed: Hand-signed "Jun. Sekino" on the bottom margin. 
Condition: Overall, very good condition. There are minor paper creases on the margins and slight paper waving on the top and bottom margins, which will be matted out.

Irogahama: Facing Tsuruga Bay in Fukui Prefecture, this beach is known for its beautiful water. The famous haiku poet Matsuo Basho visited Irogahama and composed famous haiku.

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