From the sequel: The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter

Very fine impression, signed and numbered 90/300, silver highlights in some areas, and minor foxing in the outer borders.

A Japanese artist specializing in kiri-e (paper cutting), he was selected in 1995 as the United Nations' official artist of the year.

He created illustrations for modern publications of classic Japanese literature, including Oku no Hosomichi, The Tale of Genji, and The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter.

Some of his works are still published today by Kodansha International.