Samurai defending a princess JAPANESE ART

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Japanese Washi Woodblock Print: Japanese Washi is the traditional hand made paper used in Japan for hundreds of years and is made using fibers from Kozo (Mulberry) bark, Gampi, a bush found in the mountains of Japan, and Mitsumata, A bush that originated in China. The long fibers of Gampi and Mitsumata are beaten, boiled, bleached and then mixed with Kozo fibers, to give the papers its distinctive appearance. Because of its long fibers and unique process, it is said that Japanese washi can be made the thinnest, toughest, and most durable of all handmade papers. Close up of Japanese Washi : Description: Rare Japanese Art: 1810s Samurai defending a princess from a monster. Japanese Title: Kaibutsu Taiji. Artist: Katsukawa Shuntei. Dimensions: 2 feet x 1.5 feet (61 cm by 46cm) Imported From Japan: Authentic Japanese Washi woodblock print (see description of washi on the left). Limited Edition reproduction: Only 100 prints were created and each is hand numbered 1/100 to 100/100. Reproduction was made on the same hand made Japanese Washi paper used to create woodblock prints three hundred years ago. The result is a beautiful and authentic piece of Japanese art that you will not be able to find outside of Japan. After you buy: Shipping: We ship FAST : usually within 24 hours of payment M-F Tracking number is emailed to you the read more

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