Lot Essay
For another impression see Fujii Hisae et al., eds., Munakata Shiko ten/Shiko Munakata (Tokyo: The National Museum of Modern Art and Asahi Shimbun, 1985), no. 27-9, p. 80.
MAKAKASHO NO SAKU (MAHAKASYAPA), FROM THE SERIES SHAKA JUDAI DESHI (THE TEN GREAT DISCIPLES OF THE BUDDHA)
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MUNAKATA SHIKO (1903-1975)
Makakasho no saku (Mahakasyapa), from the series Shaka judai deshi (The ten great disciples of the Buddha)
Woodcut, n.d. [blocks carved 1939], sealed Muna, inscribed on verso in red ink in Japanese Anaritsu toda daiichi, the title of another print in the series, paper toned, edges slightly frayed, small stains, corner tears
38 x 15in. (96.5 x 40cm.)
Makakasho no saku (Mahakasyapa), from the series Shaka judai deshi (The ten great disciples of the Buddha)
Woodcut, n.d. [blocks carved 1939], sealed Muna, inscribed on verso in red ink in Japanese Anaritsu toda daiichi, the title of another print in the series, paper toned, edges slightly frayed, small stains, corner tears
38 x 15in. (96.5 x 40cm.)