Vintage Japanese Woodblock Print Aizen Myoo Showa Era Sosaku Hanga Buddhist Omamori

This is a rare vintage Japanese woodblock print (mokuhanga) depicting Aizen Myoo, the Esoteric Buddhist deity known as the King of Lust who transforms worldly desires into spiritual awakening.

Period: Likely second half of the Showa era (1950s–1980s).
Technique: Hand-carved woodblock print with vibrant hand-coloring, folk art style inspired by Sosaku Hanga and Otsu-e.
Details: Features classic iconography — three eyes, wrathful expression with fangs, flower crown, and flames — all symbolic of purification and protection.
Seal: Includes the 福 (Fuku) seal for “Good Fortune” — common in protective omamori prints.
Size: Approx. 14 × 18 cm (5.5 × 7 inches).
Condition: Very good vintage condition with original hand coloring. Colors remain vivid and expressive.

This unique piece is perfect for collectors of Japanese Buddhist art, folk prints, and vintage mokuhanga. Ready to be framed and displayed as a spiritual talisman or statement artwork.

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