Takeo Takei Japanese Limited Edition Woodblock Print "Autumn Leaves", 1964 soapstone underneath on the base are

underneath on the base are Chinese characters

There would have once been a small cork to plug the opening of the bottle itself

decor and housewares as well as modern and historic objects acquired from travels around the world

He looks a bit like a dog with antlers and a head-dress

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Takeo Takei Japanese Limited Edition Woodblock Print "Autumn Leaves", 1964 soapstone underneath on the base areThis woodblock print is the work of Takeo Takei (1894 1983), a painter, printmaker and highly influential illustrator, especially known for his work for childrens books and his belief in making artwork that respected and nurtured a childs imagination. Well, yes! It dates to 1964, and was created to represent the month of October in a limited edition calendar produced by the Yoseido Gallery. Indeed, it strikes me as a wonderfully poetic representation