- Teppai (Bamboo Raft) - Katsuyuki Nishijima There are slight pressed lines

There are slight pressed lines from the key block on the margins

also known as autumn cherry blossoms in Japan

This charming work depicts a cat watching over a sick boy at his side

the composition exudes energy while simultaneously creating a soothing

- Teppai (Bamboo Raft) - Katsuyuki Nishijima There are slight pressed linesThe remarkable small format woodblock print " Teppai" (Bamboo Raft) is by Toraji Ishikawa (18751964) and was printed in Taish 7 (1918). Around 19171918, Ishikawa traveled to Taiwan, where he created a number of works depicting its harbors, boats, and everyday waterfront life. This print portrays a teppai, a traditional Taiwanese raft made by lashing together the trunks of large bamboo. Commonly used for fishing and transportation, these distinctive