{"product_id":"1960s-shiko-munakata-woodblock-print-zen-buddhist-mingei-art-rare-auction-find","title":"1960s Shikō Munakata Woodblock Print Zen Buddhist Mingei Art Rare Auction Find","description":"\u003cp\u003e🖤 A powerful work of spiritual and artistic expression by Shikō Munakata (1903–1975)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌸 About the Artist:\u003cbr\u003eMunakata, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎨 Subject \u0026amp; Symbolism:\u003cbr\u003eThe composition features a fish, a flower, and a female Buddha, each rich with auspicious Buddhist meanings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish: Freedom, transformation, and awakening\u003cbr\u003eFlower: Purity and impermanence\u003cbr\u003eFemale Buddha (Butsujo): Compassion, spiritual wisdom, and inner peace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist’s intaglio (inkoku) carving technique creates contrast and movement, evoking both visual impact and meditative calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧧 Details:\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Shikō Munakata (1903–1975)\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Sakana, Hana to Butsujo (Fish and Flower and Female Buddha)\u003cbr\u003ePrinted: 1960s (reprint authorized during artist’s lifetime)\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Woodblock print on paper\u003cbr\u003eFrom Japan Government Auction\u003cbr\u003eFrame not included unless noted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🖼️ Perfect for:\u003cbr\u003eJapanese modern art collectors\u003cbr\u003eZen-inspired interiors\u003cbr\u003eBuddhist art lovers\u003cbr\u003eMingei and folk art enthusiasts\u003cbr\u003eMuseum-quality wall display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Authentic 1960s woodblock print\u003cbr\u003e✅ From the Buddhist-themed Munakata series\u003cbr\u003e✅ Symbolic and spiritually rich\u003cbr\u003e✅ One-of-a-kind auction piece\u003cbr\u003e✅ From Japan Government Auction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Condition:\u003cbr\u003e📌 Please see all photos carefully before purchasing, as they are part of the description. Size and additional details are shown in the images.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Real Timeless Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50761637101854,"sku":"C143","price":139.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/3998\/6462\/files\/Rare1960sShikoMunakataWoodblockPrint1.jpg?v=1775466989","url":"https:\/\/www.realtimelessvintage.com\/products\/1960s-shiko-munakata-woodblock-print-zen-buddhist-mingei-art-rare-auction-find","provider":"Real Timeless Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}