Original Woodblock Print Teruhide Kato (1936–2015) Torii Gates at Inari Shrine LS#226 Garden These kokeshi measures about 5

These kokeshi measures about 5 3/4" (14

Length  = 28

artistry and quality as this one are becoming quite rare

Foot rim shows expected wear from age and use

Original Woodblock Print Teruhide Kato (1936–2015) Torii Gates at Inari Shrine LS#226 Garden These kokeshi measures about 5Teruhide Kato (, 19362015) Teruhide Kato was born in Kyoto in 1936 and trained in Japanese painting at Kyoto Art University (often rendered Kyoto Art College in English). He first built a successful career as a designer in the kimono worldespecially obi designbefore pivoting to woodblock prints around age 50. His Kyoto views quickly found an audience in Japan and abroad; a New York show and the book Kyoto Romance helped establish his international