Vintage Japanese Original Tsukasa Yoshida Ukiyoe Woodblock Print "Dawn" Tetsubin these mythical beasts were introduced

these mythical beasts were introduced to Japan through Korea along with Buddhism in the 6th to 8th centuries

You may find these listed individually on Shoguns or SailerKing or as collections

On the obverse: Paulownia blossoms

The repeating ancient Chinese meander or "Greek fret" encircles the top of the jar and edge of the lid

This is a vintage Japanese ceramic bowl known as a chawan (tea bowl) used in Japanese chado (tea ceremony)

Vintage Japanese Original Tsukasa Yoshida Ukiyoe Woodblock Print "Dawn" Tetsubin these mythical beasts were introducedJapanese woodblock Tsukasa Yoshida b. 1949 Titled: "Dawn" (akatsuki)Medium: Woodblock Print11"H x 16"WSigned: Tsukasa Yoshida in pencilCondition: Very good color and impression. Note that there two vertical creases that can be pressed out (see photo). Tsukasa Yoshida was born in 1949 as the eldest son of Toshi Yoshida. He has continued the heritage and tradition of his family and became an artist with the focus on woodblock printmaking. Tsukasa