Masterpiece 【 Engraving by Masayoshi Shiraishi, "Tanki" (Exploring Riders) 】 Picture Book, Hokusai Manga, Volume 9 * Woodblock carved from the right-hand illustration of Hokusai's picture book, Hokusai Manga, Volume 9, "Tanki" (Exploring Riders). * Made of heavy, fossil-like natural wood, likely from some kind of architectural relic. * Carefully crafted with the stringing hole running horizontally instead of front to back. Approximate Size: Diameter 15.7-15.9 cm, Thickness 7 mm Weight: 254g Material: Natural Wood Origin: Japan Artist: Masayoshi Shiraishi Engraving: "Tanki, Masayoshi" Period: Early Showa Era Condition: Minor chips, cracks, and warping present. Accessories: Braided cord, wooden bead Storage guarantee certificate Masayoshi Shiraishi ... 1901 (Meiji 34) - 1990 (Heisei 2) Born in Fukuoka, Sculptor Graduated from the Department of Craft Sculpture, Tokyo Higher Technical School of Arts and Crafts Cultural Contributor of Sakai City, Recipient of the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fifth Class Prototype creation for the Tokyo Olympics (1964) soccer medal, Prototype creation for the National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament medal Commemorative medal creation for the Osaka Expo (1970) Creator of the Sen no Rikyu statue, the Luzon Sukezayemon statue, and 7 Yosano Akiko stone monuments Restoration of the Dragon Goddess statue Unaffiliated * Returns accepted if there are any defects in the description. Full refund including shipping costs. M0105I