Estampe japonaise "Stone Buddha of Usuki" par Choko Matsumoto (b. 1902)
Artiste :Choko Matsumoto (b. 1902)
Titre :Stone Buddha of Usuki
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Source :Japanese Art Open Database
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Monday, 23 January 2006 Title Stone Buddha of Usuki Artist Choko Matsumoto born 1902 Signature Choko Seal Artist's seal. Dated Late 20th century. Publisher Uchida Medium/Technique Woodblock print Impression excellent … printed on "uchida" water marked paper Colors excellent … gold colored metallic pigment Condition excellent - very good Description "Stone Buddha of Usuki" Many Buddha images were carved into the stone walls at Usuki in Ohita prefecture. The legend says that these images were carved by the Korean artists more than 1000 years ago. The most famous is this head of Buddha which fell from the statue of 3-meter-high. Someone apparently picked it up and placed it on a stone base from which it can be seen now. The beautiful long crescent eyes, elegant eyebrows and mouth, plump cheeks … all represent the mysterious and benevolent quality of this sacred Buddha. Note carver Kuwana, printer Ueba Width Item 21.7 inches = 55.0 cm Height Item 16.1 inches = 41.0 cm Width Image 18.1 inches = 46.0 cm Height Image 13.4 inches = 34.0 cm
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