Munakata Shiko (1903-1975) | Two goddesses among flowers | Showa period, 20th century

The Property of a European Collector and Thence by Descent

Munakata Shiko (1903-1975) 

Two goddesses among flowers

Showa period, 20^th century 

woodblock print, sumizuri-e, with hand-applied light colour, sealed Muna, framed and glazed; with woodblock printed certificate of authenticity (kanteisho) by the artist's son, Munakata Pariji (1934-1998), hand-numbered in Japanese script 1,512, inscribed Munakta Shiko saku (made by Munakata Shiko), with two red seals, and signed Munakata Pariji

52.2 x 51.2 cm., 20½ x 20⅛ in. (excluding mount and frame)

77.3 x 69.2 cm., 30⅜ x 27¼ in. (including frame)