- Shinanoji Hojo (The Bounty of Shinano) - Japanese Castle and the striking colors create

and the striking colors create a strong visual impact while evoking a serene

Signed: Hand signed by the artist on the bottom margin

the distinctive bamboo fence admired by Hon’ami Koetsu

The very romantic snow print "Hase no Sato" (Snow at Hase Village

moves with calm focus and extraordinary skill

- Shinanoji Hojo (The Bounty of Shinano) - Japanese Castle and the striking colors createThe enchanting woodblock print "Shinanoji Hojo" (The Bounty of Shinano) is a magnificent work by Tomikichiro Tokuriki (19022000). This very large and captivating print depicts branches heavily laden with ripe apples in Shinano, the historic name for present day Nagano Prefecture. Richly colored and beautifully composed, the design celebrates the abundance of the harvest season. A bird perched among the fruit filled branches adds a charming sense of