art print : hashi benkei squirrel it carries a legacy of

it carries a legacy of over 850 years

continues to be cultivated and used in indigenous cultures of Southern Mexico as it has been for centuries

sculptural silhouettes

Featuring Mt Fuji  motif with an accentuating gold rim

For decades this landmark served as an architectural icon for the city

art print : hashi benkei squirrel it carries a legacy ofThis image is drawn from the legend of boy wizard Ushiwaka. In this scene Ushiwaka battles a giant swordsman called Benkei. No match for his strength, Ushiwaka defeats Benkei by exhausting him. This print is part of a collection celebrating some of the most significant works in ukiyo e (wood block prints and paintings of the 'floating world') history. To bring these masterpieces within reach, publisher Shueisha meticulously reproduced these rare works