- Oshōgatsu (New Year) - EX-LIBRIS set within a pond

set within a pond

The limited edition size is only 50 sheets

likely resulting from the artist lightly erasing a small ink mark

only Yoshino Hina Dolls carved from cherry wood and ancient examples dressed in formal attire remain

while the colors and contrasts are especially striking

- Oshōgatsu (New Year) - EX-LIBRIS set within a pondThe small format woodblock print Oshgatsu (New Year) by Sumio Kawakami depicts two women in vibrant kimonos holding hagoitatraditional battledores associated with New Year festivitiesset against a vivid yellow background. Cheerful and charming, it is a delightful work that captures the joyful spirit of the season. The artists block signature, Sumi, appears in the lower left corner of the image. Technique: Woodblock Paper size: 6 and 1 4 x 5 inches