Title: 秋 柿の実 (Autumn: Persimmon Fruits). Ed.143/250.

Artist: Koh Sekiguchi (1937-2018).

Signed & Dated: Signed & editioned in pencil to plate.

Medium: Kirie Paper-cut.

Paper Size: H:54.75cm x W: 44.75cm. (Image H:40.25cm x W: 31.00cm).

Condition: Fabulous - as new, mint. Wonderful crisp clean image, no marks or blemishes. Paper intact. Please refer to photos. Contact for any further questions/photos/& condition report.

Notes: A spectacular piece and lovely childhood scene capturing two children admiring the much loved Japanese persimmon fruit (柿) hanging just out of reach above. Referenced on Pg. 46. わらべの詩 関口コオきり絵集 (Childhood Scenes. A Collection of Kirie by Koh Sekiguchi) | Publisher: あすか書房 Asuka Shobo | 10/01/1994. The abstract reads:

高い小枝に柿の実熟し (Ripe persimmons on a tall tree),

幼子二人うらめしそう。(Two young children are envious).

# A wonderful site & museum in honour of Koh Sekiguchi’s Life & Works: The Koh Sekiguchi Paper Painting Museum (https://sekiguchi-koh.jp/), Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture.