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Original Japanese Woodblock Print Toshi Yoshida Iidabashi Tokyo Daytime
Description & History- This is a very beautiful, special and original Japanese woodblock print “Iidabashi” from the series of “Tokyo Daytime” signed by the famous Showa Shin Hanga woodblock print master Toshi Yoshida (1911-1995) made in Showa 14, which is 1939. This is an original woodblock print about 77 years old. This woodblock print is from Dr. Ben family seven-decade old collection of Japanese woodblock prints and Asian Art.
Artist- Toshi Yoshida (1911-1995)
Medium- Original Japanese Woodblock Print
Date of Creation- Original Japanese Woodblock Print made in 1939
Print Size- 10 1/4 x 8 inches
Print Condition- The artist’s signature and his chop mark are at the lower left corner of the print while the title of this print “Iidabashi”, the name of the Series “Tokyo Daytime” and the date this print was made Showa 14 (1969) are in the left border. The artist English signature and the title of this print in English “Iidabashi” are in the bottom border. The colors, which are vivid and vibrant, are in layers on the original Japanese Washi paper. This woodblock print is not attached to any backing paper or cardboard and strong ink bleeding can be seen through the back of the original Japanese Mulberry paper. Four borders are intact. Except for some minor foxing at the outer edge along the top border and some ink smearing at the lower left corner in the border, which I believe has been there since this print was first made. This original woodblock print is in good condition.
Payment- Any credit card, visa, master card, PayPal, bank and post office money order, cashier check and personal check are accepted. Personal checks will take about ten days to clear. Texas residents need to pay 8.25% tax.
Shipping- Shipping is $12 anywhere in US by USPS priority mail with insurance and tracking. International shipping charges are US$22 through 1st class airmail WITHOUT insurance, buyers will have to assume all the risks during the mailing. If you choose to mail by international priority mail with tracking and limited insurance, it costs around $50. We do combined shipping. If more than one item is purchased at the same time, the highest shipping cost will be charged. All items will be shipped together.