{"product_id":"takashi-murakami-flower-ball-red-3d-magic-flute-2010-signed-edition-300","title":"Takashi Murakami Flower Ball Red (3-D) Magic Flute 2010 Round Offset Print, Signed, Edition of 300","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Japan Luxury Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eTakashi Murakami's Flower Ball Red (3-D) Magic Flute of 2010: a round offset print with cold stamp foil and high gloss varnish, 71 cm across, offered as signed, from an edition of 300.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowerball is one of Murakami's most loved forms. His smiling flowers, each with its own open mouth and bright eyes, are packed so tightly that the field bends into a globe. Blossoms at the centre sit full face while those at the rim tilt away, so the sphere seems to turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the red ball. Scarlet and crimson petals dominate, broken by cream, yellow and a few dark maroon heads, with a split blue and gold flower at the very centre like an eye. The nod to Mozart's Magic Flute suits it: cheerful, yet enchanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDie cut in a circle, the sheet floats beautifully in a deep frame, the foil catching the light as you pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takashi Murakami\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flower Ball Red (3-D) Magic Flute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four-colour offset print with cold stamp foil and high gloss varnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offered as signed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kaikai Kiki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round, 71 cm (28 in) in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unframed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize as stated; please allow a gentle margin of about 1 to 2 cm (0.5 in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew and unused; kept flat as a loose sheet, never framed or hung.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo marks, creases or handling wear are described.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition grade \u003cstrong\u003eS (unused)\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Japanese scale; see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/japanese-condition-ranks-explained\"\u003eJapanese condition ranks, explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as signed, from the Kaikai Kiki edition of 300; the signature is not yet photographed, and close photographs can be sent before you commit. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Frame behind UV-filtering glazing and keep away from damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever rolled: the sheet travels flat in its rigid original packing, boxed again. At this size the shipping charge is quoted and agreed with you before purchase. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything you wish to know before you buy, and see our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. 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