Japanese Woodblock Print Akiyama Iwao Habataki crow Signed Numbered Large Print Folk Art a skilled mask artisan known

a skilled mask artisan known for his expressive carving style

gritty texture with natural color variations ranging from warm earth tones to cool greys

the mounting and box show significant signs of time

or as a decorative art piece on shelves

a Japanese metal artist known for his refined patination techniques

Japanese Woodblock Print Akiyama Iwao Habataki crow Signed Numbered Large Print Folk Art a skilled mask artisan knownA powerful and dramatic large format woodblock print (mokuhanga) by Akiyama Iwao (, 19212009), one of Japan's most internationally celebrated woodblock print artists, renowned especially for his bold, monumental depictions of birds. Details: Title: Habataki ( Wings Spread Taking Flight) Artist: Akiyama Iwao () Technique: Woodblock print (mokuhanga) on Japanese washi paper Edition number: Written in pencil lower left exact notation unclear, appears to