CARP GYOTAKU 1938

CARP GYOTAKU 1938 (Dealer: hotoke) – Gyotaku (Fish rubbing) as a traditional art form of Japanese fishermen which was originated to be started by samurai warrior in the Edo period, 19th century, and have been believed to have such the common discipline and spirituality of bushido (samurai’s chivalry)… Here is rare old set of six pieces of carp gyotaku on washi paper, with the original signs of “June. 14, Showa 13 (1938)”. Some expected damage (wrinkles and small rips) due to age as seen. Large: approx. 68.5 x 25cm (26.96 x 9.84in), Small: approx. 51.5 x 25cm (20.27 x 9.84in)

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