{"product_id":"kono-kao-this-face-1977","title":"- Kono Kao (This Face), 1977 -","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe rare and striking woodblock print “Kono Kao” (This Face) was created in 1977 by Takeji Asano. This vibrant abstract work suggests a human face through simplified forms and bold black lines. The artist's use of vivid color fields and expressive shapes creates a playful and visually engaging image that invites individual interpretation. Its dynamic, contemporary composition possesses a timeless quality, making it particularly well suited to modern interiors and mid-century décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese title “この顔”, the artist’s hand-signed name “浅野竹二”, and the signature “T. Asano” appear in the lower margin. The number 311 (likely the artist’s design number) is noted at the lower right edge. The block signature “T.a.” and the date ’77 appear within the lower left area of the image. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnique: Woodblock\u003cbr\u003ePaper size: 10 and 3\/4 x 16 inches (27.2 x 40.7 cm)\u003cbr\u003eImage size: 9 and 1\/2 x 14 and 3\/8 inches (24 x 36.5 cm)\u003cbr\u003eSheet number: N\/A \u003cbr\u003eDate: 1977\u003cbr\u003eSigned: Block signed \"T.a\" on the lower left of the image. His hand-signed in Japanese and English on the bottom margin.\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Overall, in excellent condition for its age. As shown in the photos, the print exhibits several ink smudges, which are characteristic of boldly executed Sosaku Hanga works and are consistent with the artist's printing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Handmade Japanese washi paper may naturally contain small bark inclusions or other organic impurities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e*** ABOUT SHIPPING ***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurafineart.com\/pages\/shipping-for-domestic-buyers\" title=\"SHIPPING FOR DOMESTIC BUYERS\"\u003eFor Domestic Buyers\u003c\/a\u003e   \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sakurafineart.com\/pages\/shipping-for-domestic-buyers\" title=\"- ABOUT DOMESTIC SHIPPING -\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1067\/0092\/files\/1_icon.png?v=1553866651\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1f2124; font-family: -apple-system, 'system-ui', 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003eFlat shipping rate  (\u003cspan\u003eUPS 3-Day, fully insured): $28.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHowever, for PO Box addresses, US military addresses (APO, AP), Hawaii, and Alaska, we will continue to use USPS Priority Mail.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you use our shopping cart and go to checkout, you will see your shipping charge. 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