The exquisite woodblock print 'Kochoran to Haniwa' (Earthware Doll and White Moth Orchid) is by Toru Mabuchi. It's a very large-sized print, dated '1980', marked with the Japanese term 'Kazou', which signifies a personal archive, similar to an artist's proof, and titled in Japanese in pencil by the artist on the bottom margin. It's hand-signed 'Toru Mabuchi' in pencil in the upper right corner of the image. The combination of the white orchid and the traditional Japanese haniwa doll creates a beautiful contrast. The image itself is a breathtaking display of mosaic pattern art, created using Mabuchi's unique 'Mosaic pattern' technique. This involves intricately placing and pasting tiny, thin wood pieces on the key block, resulting in a mesmerizing and beautiful pattern. His beautiful mosaic pattern is so fascinating.

Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 24 and 1/2 x 19 inches tall (62 x 48.5 cm)
Image size: 22 x 16 inches tall (56 x 40.7 cm)
Sheet number: "Kazou" which signifies a personal archive, similar to an artist's proof.
Date; 1980
Hand-signed "Toru Mabuchi" on the upper right corner of the image. 
Condition: In very good condition, with faint spots on the lower left margin edge, upper left margin edge, and a few spots on the top margin edge (right side). They are minor and will be easily matted out.

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