Japanese Tiger Toy (Hariko)— Handmade Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print, 1986 (Copy)

Artist: Unknown
Title: Hariko Tiger
Medium: Woodblock print
Year: Unknown (prob 1986)
Edition: Not stated
Image size: approx. 15 × 10 cm
Paper size: approx. 15 × 10 cm
Condition: Very good; light toning and minor surface wear consistent with age
Signed: Signed lower left (illegible)
Notes: A charming small-format Japanese woodblock depicting a hariko tora (papier-mâché tiger), a traditional folk toy associated with protection, strength, and the New Year. Rendered with loose, expressive carving and a playful sense of form, the image captures the warmth and humor of vernacular Japanese design. Its softened stripes and rounded features give it an especially approachable character, making it well-suited for family spaces or children’s rooms.