1960s Shikō Munakata Woodblock Print Zen Buddhist Mingei Art Rare Auction Find

🖤 A powerful work of spiritual and artistic expression by Shikō Munakata (1903–1975)

This extremely rare Japanese woodblock print, titled "Fish and Flower and Female Buddha" (Sakana, Hana to Butsujo), is an outstanding example of Shikō Munakata’s iconic style — bold, expressive, and deeply rooted in Zen Buddhist belief. Printed in the 1960s and acquired from a Japan Government Auction, this work is a significant piece of Japan’s post-war printmaking history.

🌸 About the Artist:
Munakata, a self-taught master woodblock printmaker, was a key figure in the mingei (folk art) movement, emphasizing spiritual depth and everyday beauty. His works often reflect Buddhist symbolism, using raw, dynamic brush and carving strokes.

🎨 Subject & Symbolism:
The composition features a fish, a flower, and a female Buddha, each rich with auspicious Buddhist meanings:

Fish: Freedom, transformation, and awakening
Flower: Purity and impermanence
Female Buddha (Butsujo): Compassion, spiritual wisdom, and inner peace

The artist’s intaglio (inkoku) carving technique creates contrast and movement, evoking both visual impact and meditative calm.

🧧 Details:
Artist: Shikō Munakata (1903–1975)
Title: Sakana, Hana to Butsujo (Fish and Flower and Female Buddha)
Printed: 1960s (reprint authorized during artist’s lifetime)
Medium: Woodblock print on paper
From Japan Government Auction
Frame not included unless noted

🖼️ Perfect for:
Japanese modern art collectors
Zen-inspired interiors
Buddhist art lovers
Mingei and folk art enthusiasts
Museum-quality wall display

✅ Authentic 1960s woodblock print
✅ From the Buddhist-themed Munakata series
✅ Symbolic and spiritually rich
✅ One-of-a-kind auction piece
✅ From Japan Government Auction

📦 Condition:
📌 Please see all photos carefully before purchasing, as they are part of the description. Size and additional details are shown in the images.