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Gate of Moss Temple
by Masao Maeda 1904-1974
| Item | 31784 |
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| Date Sold | Monday, November 26, 2007 |
| Title | Gate of Moss Temple |
| limited edition - hand signed | |
| Artist | Masao Maeda 1904-1974 |
| Description | "Mon, Koke-dera" (Gate of Moss Temple). The wooden garden entrance of Saiho Temple in Kyoto. The garden is covered by thick carpet of 120 different kinds of moss. They render the garden many different shades and textures of greens. This unique temple is popularly known as Koke-dera (Moss Temple). |
| Signature | "Masao Maeda" hand signed in white ink on the bottom left. |
| Dated | 1965. |
| Medium/Technique | Woodblock print. |
| Impression | Very good ... Embossed. |
| Colors | Good. |
| Condition | Good ... Dark toning, foxing and discolorations on the margins. |
| Edition Size | 50 |
| Numbered | 24 / 50 |
| Width Item | 16.7 inches = 42.5 cm |
| Height Item | 20.3 inches = 51.5 cm |
| Literature | "Maeda Masao Ten: Shirarezaru Gagyo no Zenbo" Catalogue, Hokkaido Hakodate Art Museum, 2006, - |
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