Takeo Takei Japanese Limited Edition Woodblock Print "Autumn Leaves", 1964 asian ceramic was beautifully made by hand

was beautifully made by hand and signed by Andersen Studio in Boothbay Maine

or placed under the pillow

and 2 5/8"across at the base

and it is definitely the sort of piece I would want to arrange the rest of a room around

but it is clear it was made in Kashmir

Takeo Takei Japanese Limited Edition Woodblock Print "Autumn Leaves", 1964 asian ceramic was beautifully made by handThis 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