-'Hana-Gatami' from Noh Play - Ay-O I apologize for the reflections

I apologize for the reflections in my pictures

with wonderful colors and contrast

which bloom from December to March

Wonderful woodblock print "Ajisai to Kotori" (Small Bird and Hydrangea) is by Tomikichiro Tokuriki

Paper size: 16 and 1/8 by 10 and 3/4 inches

-'Hana-Gatami' from Noh Play - Ay-O I apologize for the reflectionsThis beautiful woodblock print, Hana Gatami ("Flower Basket"), from a Noh play, is by Ryoshu Yamaguchi (18861966). Published in 1955 by Kyoto Hanga in, this piece showcases Yamaguchi's expertise in Noh ga (Noh paintings), a form of Japanese painting that focuses on Noh related subjects. Note the use of mica in the background and the intricate detailing with silver mica. The artist's signature and red seal are located in the upper right corner of the