art print : hashi benkei squirrel the beauty and mystery of

the beauty and mystery of the maya ring is in its understated

Featuring Mt Fuji  motif with an accentuating gold rim

for a sturdy design that's alive with texture

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art print : hashi benkei squirrel the beauty and mystery ofThis 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