- Kyoto Folklore Toy – Paper Koi Flag from Yawata - Lithograph and sure to delight

and sure to delight

The word "Ai" holds a modern meaning

and the artist’s signature are all hand-signed in the bottom margin

A faint spot in the lower right corner of the image

adding a touch of history and culture

- Kyoto Folklore Toy – Paper Koi Flag from Yawata - Lithograph and sure to delightThe lovely small woodblock print "Kyoto Folklore Toy Paper Koi Flag from Yawata" by Tomikichiro Tokuriki (19022000) is a charming piece full of vibrant colors. The Kamigoi (paper koi fish) is made of paper and is said to be a traditional charm for healing, passed down in Yawata, Kyoto. The artists signature, To, appears within the image. The print is mounted on its original presentation paper. Technique: Woodblock Print paper size: 3 and 7 8 inches