- Kyoto Folklore Toy – Red Paper Lantern from the Miyako Odori - Torii gate Paper size: 16 and 3/8

Paper size: 16 and 3/8 x 12 and 3/4 inches (41

This is one of my favorite Ikuta's prints

The print is beautifully embossed

This is one of the few dated designs by Shoson (in this print "Showa 6 nen saku "[Printed in 1931]) Ohara real name was Ohara Matao

There are tape residues/stains on the edges of the verso

- Kyoto Folklore Toy – Red Paper Lantern from the Miyako Odori - Torii gate Paper size: 16 and 3/8The lovely small woodblock print 'Kyoto Folklore Toy Red Paper Lantern' from the Miyako Odori by Tomikichiro Tokuriki (19022000) is a charming piece, full of vibrant colors. The red paper lantern, known as Beni Chochin, is used during the Miyako Odori festival held each spring in Kyoto, Japan. While lanterns are typically white, the town is adorned with red ones during this festive season. The artists signature, To, appears within the image. The print