Shachihoko on Castle - Japanese Art Print Start Price USD 24.95 Current Price USD 24.95 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, August 27, 2008 End Time Wednesday, September 03, 2008 Location Portland See more about 'Shachihoko on Castle - Japanese Art Print' Description Japanese Washi Woodblock Print: Japanese Washi is the traditional hand made paper used in Japan for hundreds of years and is made using fibers from Kozo (Mulberry) bark, Gampi, a bush found in the mountains of Japan, and Mitsumata, A bush that originated in China.  The long fibers of Gampi and Mitsumata are beaten, boiled, bleached and then mixed with Kozo fibers, to give the papers its distinctive appearance.   Because of its long fibers and unique process, it is said that Japanese washi can be made the thinnest, toughest, and most durable of all handmade papers.    Close up of Japanese Washi:   Description: Rare Japanese Art:  J17 1750s Shachihoko on Castle - One Hundred Views of Famous Places in the Provinces.  Japanese Title: Shokoku Meisho Hyakkei - Owari Nagoya.  Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige. In Japanese mythology, a shachihoko is an animal with the head of a tiger and the body of a carp. It was believed that this animal could cause the rain to fall, and as such, temples and castles were often adorned with shibi in this shape. Dimensions: 2 feet x 1.5 feet (61cm by 46cm)    Imported From Japan: Authentic Japanese Washi woodblock print (see description of washi on the left). Limited Edition reproduction: Only 100 prints were created and each is hand numbered 1/100 to 100/100.  Reproduction was made on the same hand made Japanese Washi paper used to create woodblock prints three hundred years ago.  The result is a beautiful and authentic piece of Japanese art that you will not be able to find outside of Japan.      After you buy: Shipping: We ship FAST: usually within 24 hours of payment M-F Tracking number is emailed to you the day we ship (tracking numbers available for domestic shipments only) Your package is insured against loss or damage We ship to all countries worldwide (flat rate: $1 extra s/h to ship to Canada & $3 extra s/h to ship to any country worldwide)   If you have any questions before or after the auction, please feel free to contact us via email: sales@worldartbroker.com, or by phone: 415-531-7925 (M-F 9am to 6pm PST).      Description   Shipping Info Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!