- Shigaraki -

The fine black-and-white woodblock print Shigaraki is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. It features a beautiful contrast of black and white, creating a striking visual effect that is sure to catch the eye. The Shigaraki tanuki is a traditional good luck statue, and its charming, playful form is truly endearing. This delightful print is sure to bring a smile to your face.

Shigaraki Tanuki 

 

The tanuki statue is a symbol of Shigaraki ware from Shiga Prefecture, where Nishijima lives. Shigaraki ware is well known and is one of the "Six Old Kilns" of Japan. The Shigaraki tanuki is an adorable figure associated with eight lucky meanings, often seen on the front porches of homes and at the entrances of restaurants throughout Japan.

Technique: Woodblock 
Paper size: 13 inches wide and 10 and 1/8 inches tall (33 x 25.5 cm)
Image size: 10 and 3/4 inches wide and 7 and 3/4 inches tall (27 x 20 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: First printed in  2018 
Signed: Hand-signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Excellent condition. There is the faintest ink smudge on the bottom margin edge, which will be matted out.

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