Takeo Takei Japanese Limited Edition Woodblock Print "Autumn Leaves", 1964 copper patina 5” in diameter

5” in diameter

with just a bit off fading to the orange on the backside and a few white spots

I would guess it was made in the mid-20th century and believe it was made in Benin

and what a wonderful thing to fill with a good whiskey and slip into your pocket as you head off on an adventure

Takeo Takei Japanese Limited Edition Woodblock Print "Autumn Leaves", 1964 copper patina 5” in diameterThis 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