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Hiromitsu Takahashi - 十二支土鈴 (12 Zodiac Clay Bells)

Sale price£150.00

    Contemporary | Kappazuri/Stencil Print

    Hiromitsu Takahashi’s c. 1988 stencil print “十二支土鈴” (12 Zodiac Clay Bells) arranges a delightful cast of twelve hand-painted clay bells - each embodying one of the Japanese zodiac animals - in a harmonious grid of vivid motifs. A charming celebration of folk craft and playful tradition. 🐀🐂🐅🐇

    • Year & Edition: c. 1988 · Ed. of 100 (26/100) (signed, titled & editioned in pencil).
    • Medium: Kappazuri/Stencil.
    • Dimensions: Sheet H: 20.00 cm × W: 15.00 cm.
    • Condition: Excellent; no notable marks or blemishes; paper clean, crisp & intact.
    • Notes: 土鈴 (dorei) are small clay bells traditionally painted with symbols of good luck and protection. Takahashi’s print brings to life the twelve zodiac creatures - from 鼠 (rat) to 猪 (boar) - in bright, minimalist forms that echo the charm of Japanese folk ornaments.


    About the Artist

    Hiromitsu Takahashi (b. 1959, Kanagawa) is one of the last major artists working in kappazuri (型紙摺), Japan’s traditional stencil print technique. A contemporary figure deeply rooted in the post-war legacy of Yoshitoshi Mori and Serizawa Keisuke, he produces bold, hand-printed works inspired by Kabuki theatre, rendered on handmade washi paper. His editions are exceptionally limited—often fewer than twenty prints—reflecting a rare commitment to one of Japan’s most endangered printmaking traditions. [ ← View All Works by Hiromitsu Takahashi]