- Kyoto Folklore Toy – Paper Masks of Kyogen from Mibu - Ay-O Once tipped and minor paper

Once tipped and minor paper scuff on the top edge (center) of the verso

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Image size: 14 and 7/8 inches wide and 10 and 1/8 inches tall (38 x 26 cm)

The exquisite etching “Flower” by Kiyomi Kato (1931–2020) presents a sleek floral arrangement in a refined black-and-white palette—quietly modern and beautifully composed

- Kyoto Folklore Toy – Paper Masks of Kyogen from Mibu - Ay-O Once tipped and minor paper"Kyoto Folklore Toy Paper Masks of Kyogen from Mibu" by Tomikichiro Tokuriki (19022000) is a charming small woodblock print, rich in vibrant color and traditional character. It depicts three papier mch masks representing Kyogen characters from Mibu, Kyoto. Mibu Kyogen is performed as part of Buddhist rituals at Mibu dera Temple (Kyoto Prefecture). It is a silent masked drama enacted to widely disseminate the teachings of Buddhism. Tokurikis signature,