Munakata Shiko (1903-1975) | Our Benefactor in the Sea; Our Benefactor in the Mountains | Showa period, 20th century

Munakata Shiko (1903-1975) 

Our Benefactor in the Sea; Our Benefactor in the Mountains

Showa period, 20^th century 

each a woodblock print, sumizuri-e, with hand-applied colour, signed in pencil to the lower left in Japanese Shiko and in Roman script Munakata, sealed Muna Shiko, the

first dated 1961, the second dated 1959, framed and glazed; each with woodblock printed certificate of authenticity (kanteisho) by the artist's son, Munakata Pariji (1934-1998), inscribed Munakta Shiko saku (made by Munakata Shiko), with two red seals, and signed Munakata Pariji, the first hand-numbered in Japanese script 5,27... and the second 4,890

Each 74 x 57 cm., 29⅛ x 22⅜ in. (including frame)

51 x 40 cm., 29 x 15¾ in. (the first print)

56 x 38 cm., 22 x 15½ in. (the second print)