Munakata Shiko (1903-1975) | Hawk Woman (Taka onna no saku) | Showa period, 20th century

Property of a European Collector and Thence by Descent

Munakata Shiko (1903-1975)

Hawk Woman (Taka onna no saku) Showa period, 20^th century

woodblock print, sumizuri-e, with hand-applied colour to the back of the print, signed Shiko Munakata in pencil and sealed Shiko, dated 1957.7.18, framed and glazed; with woodblock printed certificate of authenticity (kanteisho) by the artist's son, Munakata Pariji (1934-1998), hand-numbered in Japanese script 5128, with attestation Munakta Shiko saku (made by Munakata Shiko), titled as above, signed Munakata Pariji and with two red seals

51 x 40.6 cm., 20⅛ x 16 in. (excluding frame and mount)

78 x 65 cm., 30¾ x 25⅝ in. (including frame)