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Prints by Munakata: Treasured Things by Shiko Munakata — Japanese Woodblock print

Prints by Munakata: Treasured Things

by Shiko Munakata

Sōsaku-hanga
Abstract
Medium:
Woodblock print
Image courtesy of
Harvard Art Museum

Description

A black-ink woodblock print on cream paper showing a single Sanskrit/Siddham character enclosed in a flame-like halo, set above a footed vessel resting on an open lotus blossom. The design is symmetrical, rendered in bold outlined strokes with small flame or petal motifs flanking the base, giving the composition a devotional, emblematic quality. "Prints by Munakata: Treasured Things," by Shiko Munakata, woodblock print, year unknown.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Prints by Munakata: Treasured Things was created by Shiko Munakata (棟方志功).

Prints by Munakata: Treasured Things depicts abstract.