Fundamental Pagoda in Mt. Koya
$ 119.00
Truly beautiful woodblock print "Koyasan Konpon Daito, Kondo" (Fundamental Pagoda in Mt. Koya) is by Tomikichiro Tokuriki. This is one of "Koyasan Reiko Eisai" (Spiritual lights of Mt, Koya) series. Titled "Koyasan Konpon Daito, Kondo" (Fundamental Pagoda in Mt. Koya), and artist name "Tomi" on the right edge of the image. Watermark "Tomi" on the upper right corner. This print has vibrant colors and dynamic contrast.
Daito was constructed by Kobo Daishi as the center for the study of Shingon Buddhism. In the center of the tower, there is a statue of the "Universal Buddha" seated in the "Womb Mandala" and surrounded by four protector Buddhas from "Diamond World". This is a unique three-dimensional mandala that comprised of statues and brilliant paintings covering both the tower's walls and its 16 massive columns.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 15 and 1/2 x 10 and 3/8 inches (39.5 x 26.5 cm)
Image size: 13 and 3/4 x 9 and 5/8inches (35 x 24.5 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: N/A
Signed: Artist name "Tomi" on the right edge of the image. Watermark "Tomi" on the upper right corner.
Condition: Excellent condition. Once tipped on the upper left corner. A few minor ink smudges on the bottom margin as shown.
Great Gate at Mt. Koya
$ 119.00
Truly beautiful woodblock print "Koyasan Daimon" (Great Gate at Mt. Koya) is by Tomikichiro Tokuriki. This is one of "Koyasan Reiko Eisai" (Spiritual lights of Mt, Koya) series. Titled "Koyasan Daimon" (Great Gate at Mt. Koya), and artist name "Tomi" on the lower right edge of the image. Watermark "Tomi" in the upper right corner.
Great Gate at Mt. Koya
Daimon (Great Gate) marks the entrance to Mt. Koya. Originally, the central gate was a “torii” gate located further down in the winding valley below. That gate burned down from forest fires and lightning, and it was rebuilt in its current location in 1705. The statues inside and watch over the main entrance to Koyasan. they are considered to be the second largest such figures in Japan, after those at Todaiji temple in Nara.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 15 and 1/2 x 10 and 3/8 inches (39.5 x 26.5 cm)
Image size: 13 and 3/4 x 9 and 5/8inches (35 x 24.5 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: N/A
Signed: Artist name "Tomi" on the right edge of the image. Watermark "Tomi" in the upper right corner.
Condition: Excellent condition. Once tipped and have the paper scuff on the upper corners of verso. A few minor ink smudges on the margin as shown.
Kishu Koyasan (Mt. Koya in Kishu)
$ 129.00
Fine woodblock print "Kishu Koyasan" (Mt. Koya in Kishu) is by Tomikichiro Tokuriki. This is one of "Seichi Shiseki Meishou" (Scenes of Sacred Places and Historic Landmarks) series. Subtitled "Kishu Koyasan" (Mt. Koya in Kishu) on the upper right of image. Artist signature "Tomikichiro" with red seal "Tokuriki" on the lower right of image. Titled "Seichi Shiseki Meishou" (Scenes of Sacred Places and Historic Landmarks), number 21, "Tomikichiro saku" (produced by Tomikichiro) with "Tokuriki" red seal, and "Uchida" publisher seal and copyright seal on right margin. Published1941. This print shows very mystical enchantment of Mt.Koya very well.
Technique Woodblock
Paper size 16 and 1/4 x 11 and 1/3 inches
Image size 15 x 10 and 3/8 inches
Sheet number N/A
Date 1941
Signed Artist name and red seal "Tomikichiro" on the lower right of image. Artist name "Tomikichiro saku" and Red seal "Tokuriki" on the right margin.
Condition Outstanding condition. Once lightly tipped on top of verso. A few ink smudge on the bottom margin which will be easily matted out.
Mt. Koya
The Okunoin, or Inner Sanctuary, of Kobo Daishi’s Gobyo mausoleum is one of the most sacred sites on Mt. Koya. The roughly 2 km path to the Gobyo is lined with ancient cryptomeria trees that are up to a thousand years old, as well as more than 200,000 stone monuments, combining to create a subtle yet profound atmosphere.
Koyasan Okunoin (Okunoin Temple in Mt. Koya)
$ 119.00
Truly beautiful woodblock print "Koyasan Okunoin" (Okunoin Temple in Mt. Koya) is by Tomikichiro Tokuriki. This is one of "Koyasan Reiko Eisai" (Spiritual lights of Mt, Koya) series. Titled "Koyasan Okunoin" (Okunoin Temple in Mt. Koya) and artist name "Tomi" on the lower right edge of the image. Watermark "Tomi" in the upper right corner. This print has a very spiritual mood. Very beautiful contrast.
Mt. Koya
The Okunoin, or Inner Sanctuary, of Kobo Daishi’s Gobyo mausoleum, is one of the most sacred sites on Mt. Koya. The roughly 2 km path to the Gobyo is lined with ancient cryptomeria trees that are up to a thousand years old, as well as more than 200,000 stone monuments, combining to create a subtle yet profound atmosphere.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 15 and 1/2 x 10 and 5/8 inches (39.5 x 27 cm)
Image size: 13 and 3/4 x 9 and 5/8inches (35 x 24.5 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: N/A
Signed: Artist name "Tomi" on the right edge of the image. Watermark "Tomi" in the upper right corner.
Condition: Excellent condition. A few minor ink smudges on the margin as shown.
Mie-do Hall in Mt. Koya
$ 119.00
Truly beautiful woodblock print "Koyasan Mie-do" (Mie-do Hall in Mt. Koya) is by Tomikichiro Tokuriki. This is one of "Koyasan Reiko Eisai" (Spiritual lights of Mt, Koya) series. Titled "Koyasan Mie-do" (Mie-do Hall in Mt. Koya), and artist name "Tomi" on the right edge of the image. Watermark "Tomi" on the upper right corner. This print has a very spiritual mood.
Mie-do Hall was constructed as a Jibutsu - do Hall (building for enshrining Buddhist images) and Nenju-do Hall (building for chanting sutras) by Kobo Daishi. The current edifice was reconstructed in 1847, and with its gently sloping roof and extending eaves, is one of the most elegant buildings in the entire area.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 15 and 1/2 x 10 and 3/8 inches (39.5 x 26.5 cm)
Image size: 13 and 3/4 x 9 and 5/8inches (35 x 24.5 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: N/A
Signed: Artist name "Tomi" on the right edge of the image. Watermark "Tomi" on the upper right corner.
Condition: Excellent condition. A few minor ink smudges on the bottom margin as shown.
Noah no Hakobune (Noah's Ark)
$ 300.00
Very rare woodblock print "Noah no Hakobune" (Noah's Ark) is by Tomikichiro Tokuriki. From an old estate in Japan. This print was produced to commemorate the movie "The Bible: in the Beginning" release in 1966 (October)
"20th Century Fox Movie Company" in Japanese and "Tenchi Sozo" (Movie title in Japanese) Kokai - Kinen (Commemoration of the movie release) " on the bottom margin. "Noah no Hakobune" (Noah's Ark) and "Tomi"( from Artist name Tomi-kichiro) on the upper right of the image. Artist signed "T. Tokuriki, 1966 " by pencil on the upper left corner of the image, however, it is faded, please see the last picture.
Already framed. This new wooden frame is a perfect match with this fantastic woodblock print. Fine color double mats make the image pop out. Ready to be hung and enjoyed. Very interesting print for collectors and this is truly hard to find. There are reflections due to the glass for some of the photos.
Technique: Woodblock
Frame size: 20 inches wide by 16 and 1/2 inches tall. (51cm x 42 cm)
Image size: (inside mat) 13 and 5/8 inches wide by 10 and 1/4 inches tall. (34.5 cm x 25.5 cm)
Sheet number: N/A
Date: 1966
Signed: Artist signed "T. Tokuriki, 1966 " by pencil on the upper left corner of the image, however, it is faded, please see the last picture.
Condition: The print look to be good condition with minor toning from its age. The frame and mat are in new condition.
Note: Framed prints cannot combine shipping with larger size prints (sheets) than frame size for safety reason. We will ask for additional shipping charge.
Rakuto Saigyo-an (Saigyo-an, Kyoto)
$ 99.95
Fine woodblock print "Rakuto Saigyo-an" (Saigyo-an, Kyoto) is by Tomikichiro Tokuriki. Artist signature "Tomi" and titled "Rakuto Saigyo-an"" (saigyo-an, Kyoto) on the upper left of image. Dated "Showa hinotou doshi (1987)- First edition" on lower left margin. Watermarked "Tomi" on lower right margin. Very peaceful autumn image.
Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 14 and 1/8 x 10 and 7/8 inches
Image size: 10 and 7/8 x 9 and 1/2 inches
Sheet number: N/A
Date: Showa hinotou (1987)
Signed: Artist signature on the upper right of image.
Condition: Outstanding condition. Once tipped on the top of verso.
