Moorhens Woodblock Print By Ohara Koson - Early 20th Century Period - Edo 139 x 22 x 208

139 x 22 x 208 (wxdxh cms)

24 x 17 x 14 (WxDxH cms)

Probably made by a family member it is carved from a single piece of roheda wood

There is also delicate carving on the sides

It is beautifully constructed from jackfruit wood with ebony trim and beading

Moorhens Woodblock Print By Ohara Koson - Early 20th Century Period - Edo 139 x 22 x 208This Japanese woodblock print of two moorhens is by master artist Ohara Koson (1877 1945). Koson was a master woodblock print designer famous for his bird and flower designs (kach e). He was involved in the shin hanga new art movement in early 20th century Japan, its literal meaning new woodcut block prints. From 1926 through his association with Watanabe Shzabur and other publishers he gained popularity and his works were exhibited abroad. Many of