Japanese Woodblock Print
18 May 2025
Description

This is an inherited piece. I have no information beyond what is on the piece itself. A numbered print app which I believe is by Mikumo.

Dimensions

Print is 11" x 16", framed 17" x 21"

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 3 days
By David U.
May 21, 18:19 UTC
Fair Market Value
$150 - $250 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello,

The work appears to be a postwar Japanese woodblock print from the shin-hanga or later sōsaku-hanga tradition, a movement that flourished in the early-to-mid 20th century and reinterpreted classical ukiyo-e aesthetics with a modern touch. Mikumo is a lesser-known printmaker or studio, often producing limited-edition views of temples, landscapes, and seasonal scenes with highly stylized compositions. These prints were widely distributed in Japan and abroad, especially as souvenirs in the post-war era.

The subject—a five-tiered pagoda flanked by trees and miniature human figures—draws from classic Japanese architectural views, possibly inspired by well-known landmarks like Kyoto’s Tō-ji Temple or Tokyo’s Sensō-ji. The inclusion of a red artist’s seal (hanko) and edition number confirms its authenticity as a studio print, likely intended for export or tourist art market

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