The Mystical Bird Karyobinga by Katsushika Hokusai is one of the most fascinating images of the Japanese artistic tradition, uniting spirituality, symbolism and visual refinement. This reproduction on Amalfi paper renders every detail with depth and authenticity, bringing out the quality of line and the compositional balance typical of the original work.
The Karyobinga is a mythological creature of the Buddhist tradition, often depicted as a celestial being, half bird and half human, a symbol of harmony and spiritual perfection. Hokusai, the undisputed master of ukiyo-e, reworks this subject in his unmistakable style, characterised by flowing lines and great attention to movement. The work belongs to the artist's more learned output, where references to Japanese religious and mythological culture combine with an extraordinary narrative and decorative ability.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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