Munakata Shiko (1903-1975) | Two woodblock prints | Showa period, 20th century

Property of a European Collector and Thence by Descent

Munakata Shiko (1903-1975)

Two woodblock prints

Showa period, 20^th century

each a woodblock print, sumizuri-e, with hand-applied colour, sealed Muna, and comprising:

- Seated Buddha; with woodblock printed certificate of authenticity (kanteisho) by the artist's son, Munakata Pariji (1934-1998), hand-numbered in Japanese script 5012, with attestation Munakata Shiko saku (made by Munakata Shiko), titled as above, signed Munakata Pariji and with two red seals

- Figure of a Buddha; with woodblock printed certificate of authenticity (kanteisho) by the Munakata Shiko kantei iinkai, numbered in Roman script 9527 and inscribed Munaktaa Shiko saku (made by Munakata Shiko), sealed Munakatakai in and a further red seal