Chickens Woodblock Print By Ohara Koson - Early 20th Century Jewellery 5x7x31 (wxdxh cms)

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It is called kponyungo or funeral head mask

The interior reveals a spacious single compartment with a fitted candle box and a sturdy chain that prevents the lid from falling back

Since building techniques have moved on and they're no longer used in the traditional way

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Chickens Woodblock Print By Ohara Koson - Early 20th Century Jewellery 5x7x31 (wxdxh cms)This Japanese woodblock print of two chickens foraging amongst grass is by master artist Ohara Koson (1877 1945). Koson was a master woodblock print designer famous for his bird and flower designs (kach e). He was involved in the shin hanga new art movement in early 20th century Japan, its literal meaning new woodcut block prints. From 1926 through his association with Watanabe Shzabur and other publishers he gained popularity and his works were