art print : hashi benkei half moon The accompanying artwork often being

The accompanying artwork often being produced by the same artist who designed the stamp

featuring whimsical designs

A crew length style rich with linen

Thrown by hand

art print : hashi benkei half moon The accompanying artwork often beingThis image is drawn from the legend of boy wizard Ushiwaka. In this scene Ushiwaka battles a giant swordsman called Benkei. No match for his strength, Ushiwaka defeats Benkei by exhausting him. This print is part of a collection celebrating some of the most significant works in ukiyo e (wood block prints and paintings of the 'floating world') history. To bring these masterpieces within reach, publisher Shueisha meticulously reproduced these rare works