Munakata Shiko (1903-1975) | Kanji (Kanji no saku) | Showa period, 20th century

Munakata Shiko (1903-1975)

Kanji (Kanji no saku)

Showa period, 20^th century 

woodblock print, sumizuri-e, brushed with sumi ink to the back of the print, from the series The Twelve Guardian Gods of Art (In Homage to Shoji Hamada) (Sayadosho, tanikyo hanga no saku), sealed Muna, 1950, framed and glazed; with woodblock printed certificate of authenticity (kanteisho) by the artist's son, Munakata Pariji (1934-1998), hand-numbered in Japanese script 5,127 inscribed Munakta Shiko saku (made by Munakata Shiko), with two red seals, and signed Munakata Pariji

67 x 34 26½ x 13½ in. (the print)

95 x 56.5 cm., 37⅜ x 22¼ in. (including fame)

62 x 32 cm., 24⅜ x 12⅝ in. (including frame)