Takeo Takei Japanese Limited Edition Woodblock Print "Autumn Leaves", 1964 soapstone underneath on the base are

underneath on the base are Chinese characters

They measure 3 1/2" in diameter and 1 1/8" tall and are in very good vintage condition

which included a collection of several other Indonesian nutcrackers

in the powder room

Takeo Takei Japanese Limited Edition Woodblock Print "Autumn Leaves", 1964 soapstone underneath on the base areThis 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