**Title:**
**Authentic Artwork** Koji Kojima Woodblock Print Set "Emotions by the Water - Twelve Complete Set" ◆ Rare Handwritten Signature by Koji Kojima - "Emotions by the Water" - Kappa - Female Kappa - Takamizawa Woodblock Corporation - Box Included
**About this Item:**
- Artist: Koji Kojima
- Title: "Emotions by the Water"
- Medium: Handprinted woodblock print
- Paper: Echizen handmade paper
- All pieces in the set are signed by the artist
- Published by Takamizawa Woodblock Corporation
- Size: Approximately 31.3 cm x 23 cm (main image)
- Series "Emotions by the Water" includes twelve prints, each themed according to the months/seasons:
- January: "Mayudama"
- February: "Waiting Person"
- March: "Water Warming"
- April: "Oboro Night"
- May: "Fragrant Breeze"
- June: "Green Shade"
- July: "Summer Night"
- August: "Doyou Day"
- September: "Autumn Festival"
- October: "Tatsutagawa River"
- November: "Cold Wind"
- December: "Bonfire"
- Recognized as a "Tokyo Traditional Craft" designated by the Tokyo Governor and certified as an important national cultural heritage by the Agency for Cultural Affairs.
- Koji Kojima is a well-known Japanese manga artist and illustrator, famous for designing characters like the sexy "female kappa" mascot for the Japanese sake brewery, Kizakura, as well as animation commercials featuring these characters that are widely recognized. This series encompasses themes of months and seasons, featuring twelve prints altogether.
**Condition:**
- Generally good condition. Prints "Fragrant Breeze" and "Green Shade" have slight wrinkles.
- It is a stored item; if you have concerns about minor details, it is recommended to view the item directly before purchasing.
- Please check the detailed images, and feel free to ask questions promptly.
- Please note that we cannot answer questions after the item is auctioned.
**Shipping Method:**
- Shipped via Sagawa Express, prepaid (additional intermediary fees apply for remote islands)
**Shipping Costs by Prefecture** (in Japanese Yen):
- Hokkaido: 2,800
- Aomori: 2,500
- Iwate: 2,500
- Miyagi: 2,400
- Akita: 2,400
- Yamagata: 2,400
- Fukushima: 2,400
- Tokyo: 2,200
- Kanagawa: 2,200
- Saitama: 2,200
- Chiba: 2,200
- Ibaraki: 2,200
- Tochigi: 2,200
- Gunma: 2,200
- Yamanashi: 2,200
- Niigata: 2,100
- Nagano: 2,100
- Toyama: 2,100
- Ishikawa: 2,100
- Fukui: 2,100
- Aichi: 2,000
- Gifu: 2,000
- Shizuoka: 2,000
- Mie: 2,000
- Osaka: 2,100
- Hyogo: 2,100
- Kyoto: 2,100
- Shiga: 2,100
- Nara: 2,100
- Wakayama: 2,100
- Tottori: 2,200
- Shimane: 2,200
- Okayama: 2,200
- Hiroshima: 2,200
- Yamaguchi: 2,200
- Tokushima: 2,300
- Kagawa: 2,300
- Ehime: 2,300
- Kochi: 2,300
- Fukuoka: 2,400
- Saga: 2,400
- Nagasaki: 2,400
- Kumamoto: 2,500
- Oita: 2,400
- Miyazaki: 2,500
- Kagoshima: 2,500
- Okinawa: 5,000
*Additional charges apply for remote islands.*
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Authentic Artwork - Koji Kojima Hand-Printed Woodblock Print Set 'Emotions by the Water' - Rare Handwritten Signature Included
Koji Kojima's "Emotions by the Water" woodblock print set, featuring twelve seasonal themes, exemplifies the depth of traditional Japanese art and has significant collector interest due to its intricate craftsmanship and limited nature. The prints are published by Takamizawa Woodblock Corporation, a reputable name in traditional crafts, emphasizing their authenticity and artistic value. Condition is a key factor here; while generally good, the minor wrinkles could affect desirability among purists. Given its rarity and the artist's recognition for creating iconic characters, particularly the female kappa, this set attracts both collectors of fine art and enthusiasts of Japanese cultural heritage.
