- Hana Morioka Ishiwari-zakura (Ishiwari-zakura in Bloom, Morioka) -

This large-format woodblock print by Tomikichiro Tokuriki (1902–2000) depicts the famous Ishiwari-zakura in Morioka, one of Iwate Prefecture’s most well-known landmarks. The ancient cherry tree dominates the composition, its expansive crown of blossoms in several shades of pink and white rising gracefully above the enormous split stone.

Tokuriki renders the scene with remarkable clarity, contrasting the enduring solidity of the rock with the fleeting delicacy of the spring blossoms. Emerging from a fissure in the massive stone, the Ishiwari-zakura becomes a powerful symbol of perseverance, renewal, and the dignified strength of nature. This beautiful composition wonderfully captures both the splendor of spring and the tree’s quiet magnificence.

Issued as part of Tokuriki’s Iwate Meisho (Famous Places of Iwate) series, the print is dated January 1980. The Japanese title appears in the upper right corner of the image, while the artist’s “Tomi” signature and red seal appear in the lower right. The edition number, the artist’s hand-signed “T. Tokuriki,” and the date 1980 are written in pencil along the lower margin. The series title Iwate Meisho and the date Shōwa 55 nen 1 gatsu (January 1980) appear in the right margin. A “Tomi” watermark is visible in the lower right corner.

Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 20 × 15 3/8 inches (51 × 39 cm)
Image size: 17 3/4 × 13 5/8 inches (45 × 34.8 cm)
Sheet number: 111/150
Date: 1980
Signed: Hand-signed “T. Tokuriki” in pencil along the lower margin
Condition: Excellent condition

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