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Munakata Shiko — Seven sumizuri-e from the series Ten Great Disciples of the Buddha (Shaka judai deshi) | Showa period, 20th century
Munakata Shiko

Seven sumizuri-e from the series Ten Great Disciples of the Buddha (Shaka judai deshi) | Showa period, 20th century

These Showa period woodblock prints by Munakata Shiko comprise seven sumizuri-e from his series depicting Ten Great Disciples of the Buddha. The black and white technique emphasizes the spiritual and meditative qualities of the religious subject matter.

Medium
each a woodblock print, sumizuri-e, from the series Ten Great Disciples of the Buddha (Shaka judai deshi), and comprising:

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Pursuit of an Ideal: Fine Japanese Works of Art

October 26, 2021

Estimate: $60,000$80,000

Lot 102

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Munakata Shiko, Seven sumizuri-e from the series Ten Great Disciples of the Buddha (Shaka judai deshi) | Showa period, 20th century

These Showa period woodblock prints by Munakata Shiko comprise seven sumizuri-e from his series depicting Ten Great Disciples of the Buddha. The black and white technique emphasizes the spiritual and meditative qualities of the religious subject matter.

Medium
each a woodblock print, sumizuri-e, from the series Ten Great Disciples of the Buddha (Shaka judai deshi), and comprising:
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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Monochrome, 20th Century, Japanese, Spiritual, Religious, Woodblock Print, Figurative

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