{"product_id":"takashi-murakami-lion-of-fortune-gazing-at-death-signed-offset-print-large-vertical-sheet-140-cm-7734","title":"Takashi Murakami, Lion of Fortune Gazing at Death, Signed Offset Print, 71 × 140 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Japan Luxury Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eMurakami's shishi lion dancer rears from a cascade of skulls and flowers, printed at near life scale on a large sheet signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lion's head, wild-maned and red-mouthed, rises over a falling mass of grinning skulls, petals and gold, laid on a ground that flickers between yellow, rust and silver. The image belongs to the later body of work in which Murakami turned to death, luck and Buddhist imagery after the 2011 earthquake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet measures about 71 by 140 cm (28 x 55.1 in), in landscape format, and is signed by hand. It is offered unframed and, given its length, travels rolled in a broad rigid tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTakashi Murakami in Print\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakashi Murakami founded the Superflat movement at the turn of the century, folding the flat picture plane of Edo painting into the bright language of anime and advertising. His studio Kaikai Kiki issues signed offset editions, usually of 300, printed in Japan on heavy stock with a silver or gold ground where the original carries one. Sheets are signed by hand in the margin, and these editions have become the most widely collected route into his work.\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 Lion of Fortune Gazing at Death\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offset print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 71 x 140 cm (28 x 55.1 in), landscape sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sheet, unframed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes are measured by hand; please allow a small margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sheet is clean, without marks or stains, and has been kept unframed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition grade \u003cstrong\u003eA (excellent)\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 a signed offset print by Takashi Murakami. The edition size is not marked on the sheet, and no certificate accompanies it. Examined and photographed in Japan before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan with rigid protection and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. 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\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Japan Luxury Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eConcierge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a particular artist, image or edition? Our Hunting Salon™ locates it across Japan's private collector circles, then inspects, documents and delivers it to you. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eBegin a Hunting Salon™ request\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Takashi Murakami","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54492211970341,"sku":"JP-CL-M72162977734","price":2915.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/takashi-murakami-lion-of-fortune-gazing-at-death-signed-offset-7734-01.jpg?v=1794654970","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/takashi-murakami-lion-of-fortune-gazing-at-death-signed-offset-print-large-vertical-sheet-140-cm-7734","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}