Takeo Takei Japanese Limited Edition Woodblock Print "Autumn Leaves", 1964 handmade puppet is that this is American

is that this is American and I am pretty sure it dates to the 2nd half of the 20th century

The hand thrown vase is signed at the bottom

and pyrography kits were sold through various mail-order sources including the Sears catalog and advertisements in women’s magazines

15ʺW × 1

frame opening: 3 1/2" x 5"

Takeo Takei Japanese Limited Edition Woodblock Print "Autumn Leaves", 1964 handmade puppet is that this is AmericanThis 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