Honderd vazen Possibly 1914

"Honderd vazen" (One Hundred Vases), a work by Japanese artist Mabe Tokio, is a striking example of Japanese woodblock printing. Created sometime around 1914, the work features a delicate and elegant design of silver-leafed vines cascading down a brown background. The work is part of a two-part series, this being the lower half, and showcases Tokio's mastery of both the technical and artistic aspects of this traditional printing method. The piece is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, where it stands as a testament to the enduring beauty and artistry of Japanese woodblock printing.