Sake gift certificate samurai woodblock print reverse side — Medium

Kby Knytstudio

Taishō-era gift certificate for refined sake, from a specific shop in Japan. Depicts a samurai on horseback against a rayed, rising sun; framed by an array of traditional samurai weapons/gear. Japanese woodblock printing as commercial art, very early 20th century. Reverse side of print, showing gift certificate markings, as well as typical ink bleed-thought from the obverse side of the print.

Stitches

170 × 121

Colours

28

Finished size

31 × 22 cm (12.1″ × 8.6″)11 count14 count16 count18 count