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Java Sparrow and Maple by Ito Sozan — Japanese Woodblock print

Java Sparrow and Maple

by Ito Sozan

Shin-hanga
Birds & FlowersAutumn Foliage
Medium:
Woodblock print
Format:
Oban
Source:
robynbuntin

Description

"Java Sparrow and Maple" is a shin-hanga nature study by Ito Sozan, created during the Taisho and Showa periods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Java Sparrow and Maple was created by Ito Sozan (伊藤宗山).

Java Sparrow and Maple depicts birds & flowers and autumn foliage.