"Praying Mantis, Grapes" by Yukoku Matsui, from the Kotori no negura, "Birds and Flowers." This is an authentic first woodblock print created and published by Unkindodo, Kyoto in 1901, Meiji Era.

Antique woodblock print, c.15.5cm x 22cm [c.6" x 8.3/4"] including blank margins, design c.14.5cm x 20.5cm [5.3/4" x 8"], aging, some soiling and wear, a few small thins, [see pictures], good condition.

Yukoku Matsui was active in early 1900s. The series of woodblock prints of birds and flowers [Kotori no negura] is his major known work. It belongs to the greatest Japanese woodblock art of the Meiji Era.

Certifications of Authenticity will be included upon buyers request.

Artwork will be mailed unframed.

Note:
Country restrictions may apply - the lesser expansive Priority or 1st Class shipping may not be available to all countries.

US: Priority (c 2-4 days) --------- $10.50
Canada: 1st Class (c 2-7 weeks) -- $24.50
World: 1st Class (c 2-8 weeks) --- $33.50