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Sasajima, Kihei (1906 - 1993)

Kisshoten (Kichijiten) K
Paper size: 34.2 x 34.2 cm. Number 43 from an edition of 100, printed by Sasajima in 1973. Red "Sasa" seal in the bottom right corner. All print details in pencil the bottom margin. Attached (as usual) to a sheet of white paper at the top edge.

Euro SOLD

Fine impression and condition. This print has been made with the deep-groove technique, typical of Sasajima's later work: moist paper was forced into deep woodblock grooves; once dry, the highest remaining ridges were made black with sumi.