- Kyoto Folklore Toy – Figurine Inkstone from Atago - Tree Scene Cherry blossoms hold deep cultural

Cherry blossoms hold deep cultural significance in Japan

Signed: Signed "M

"木口木版- "Koguchi Mokuhan" (wood engraving) is a printmaking technique that uses the end grain of hardwoods such as boxwood or camellia

The artist’s use of vibrant colors conveys a sense of harmony and elegance throughout the scene

adding a sense of place and quiet charm to the composition

- Kyoto Folklore Toy – Figurine Inkstone from Atago - Tree Scene Cherry blossoms hold deep culturalKyoto Folklore Toy Figurine Inkstone from Atago by Tomikichiro Tokuriki (19022000) is a charming small woodblock print, rich in color and traditional appeal. It depicts the Atago Ningy Suzuri (Atago figurine inkstone), once sold as souvenirs at teahouses near Kiyotaki, an area celebrated for its autumn beauty. Named after the nearby Atago Shrine, these inkstones were crafted from local stone (called Saga Inkstone). Artisans shaped the fragments into