Kuniyoshi Utagawa Giclee Woodblock Bijinga Beauty Print c1843 10"x14.75" Hibachi the first patriarch of Zen

the first patriarch of Zen who came from India to China around the 1st Century CE

was the successor of the 3rd generation Matsuyama Gaei and continues to produce pottery

This lacquer was as black as could be achieved in its day but under bright light it will appear a deep rich chocolate brown

where he is thought to be a representation of Budai

Brass hardware

Kuniyoshi Utagawa Giclee Woodblock Bijinga Beauty Print c1843 10"x14.75" Hibachi the first patriarch of ZenThis is a 10" x 14. 75" reproduction print of a Japanese Edo era ukiyo e (woodblock print) from c. 1843 46. By the great Japanese Edo artist Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1797 1861). This is a reproduction gicle print. It is printed on acid free archival fine art paper with highly fade resistant pigments inks. This is essentially actual size at the standard oban measurements of 10" wide by 14. 5" tall (25 x 37 cm). The print is in new condition.