Issho Yamauchi Sho Obara Kogei Washi Crane Japanese-style Art

This is a Japanese art piece titled Sho by Issei Yamauchi, from the Ohara Washi Koge (Ohara Japanese Paper Craft) school, featuring cranes in a Japanese style.

◎ Frame Size
Approximately 51 cm (width) x 42 cm (height) x 4.5 cm (depth)
◎ Artwork Size
Approximately 34 cm (width) x 25.5 cm (height)

- Art Style: Japanese
- Subject: Cranes
- Frame Material: Metal
- Signature: Yes

Issei Yamauchi, Ohara Washi Koge Artist, Dies at 95, Known for Haku-fu and Prime Minister's Award...
Issei Yamauchi was a renowned Japanese paper artist, recognized as a Living National Treasure (Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property) in the field of Ohara Washi Koge. Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1929, he studied under Tatsukichi Fujii. He gained high acclaim at exhibitions like the Nitten for his motifs of flowers and birds that utilized the warmth of Japanese paper, becoming a leading figure in Japan's craft art world.

This item was found in the back of a storage area and shows signs of mold and dampness. The artwork itself has not deteriorated, so please consider purchasing only if you intend to replace the frame or are aware of this condition.
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