Japanese Woodblock Print Akiyama Iwao Habataki crow Signed Numbered Large Print Folk Art a Japanese metal artist known

a Japanese metal artist known for his refined patination techniques

the mounting and box show significant signs of time

The hands appear to be raised near the mouth or chin

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

as an old wooden item

Japanese Woodblock Print Akiyama Iwao Habataki crow Signed Numbered Large Print Folk Art a Japanese metal artist 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