- Ikiyōyō (Triumphant) - Sotatsu Tawaraya On the right side of

On the right side of the print

There is the faintest ink smudge on the bottom margin edge

This charming mini woodblock print by Unichi Hiratsuka (1895–1997) is an ex-libris (bookplate)—a label traditionally used to denote the ownership of a book—and such works are especially prized by collectors

along with the artist’s hand-signed “Shinmei” and the publisher’s name

- Ikiyōyō (Triumphant) - Sotatsu Tawaraya On the right side ofThis small format woodblock print was originally created for a calendar and published by Watanabe. Carefully handcrafted, it makes a charming accent for an intimate space or a thoughtful gift for someone special. Ikiyy conveys a feeling of buoyant confidence and quiet pridean uplifted state of spirit, often experienced after a moment of personal satisfaction or accomplishment. Artist: Tadashige Nishida (b. 1942) Technique: Woodblock Paper size: 7 and