Crane, Waves and Rising Sun Japanese Edo Woodblock Vintage Bird Fine Art Print with Hanger gargoyle It's believed that through the

It's believed that through the practice of yoga postures (asanas)

Each ikat's full spiritual meaning was only known to the original weaver and to persons privy to her esoteric knowledge

Kyosai's woodblock prints are distinguished by their dynamic compositions

and many Japanese festivals feature dragon dances and other dragon-related activities

Crane, Waves and Rising Sun Japanese Edo Woodblock Vintage Bird Fine Art Print with Hanger gargoyle It's believed that through theThis woodblock print of a crane, waves and the rising sun is by Isoda Korysai (17351790). The crane and the rising sun are auspicious images, suggesting good fortune (especially for the new year). Korysai's comnpleted 2500 prints, or an average of four a week. According to art historian Allen Hockley, "Korysai may have been the most productive artist of the eighteenth century." This gicle, acid free print comes ready to hang with its own hand crafted,