Nambu Kintaro'Golden Boy' Rabbit Original Aomori Kite Picture 19x26 Vintage

Kite made in the northeast prefecture of Aomori, Japan. Description: This kite picture was made in the northeast prefecture of Aomori and is called the Nambu Kintaro or'Golden boy'. One of the most winsome and favorite figures in kites all over Japan. Here he is pictured with the Rabbit.

The picture is without the bamboo'bones' and cannot fly. Made of strong, acid-free washi paper it is designed to be durable and fly well.

The picture was made by using woodblock printing for the outline and then handbrushing was used to apply the strong colors. Very rare, Original picture of traditional Edo kite printmaking in Near Mint (NM) condition. This picture was made c. 1970- 1980 and has been stored rolled in our Gallery's dark storage for 40+ years. Please view our selection of Movie POSTERS, PRINTS, POSTCARDS / Photography /GIFTS.

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