{"product_id":"george-akiyama-yuriko-vintage-japanese-manga-woodblock-ephemera-koiko-style-rare","title":"George Akiyama Yuriko Vintage Japanese Manga Woodblock Ephemera Koiko Style Rare","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare , Vintage Japanese manga-related paper ephemera associated with \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Akiyama\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a striking female portrait with the name \u003cstrong\u003e“Yuriko”\u003c\/strong\u003e printed prominently on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe piece has been preserved in an old PVC sleeve with a handwritten Japanese label identifying it as \u003cstrong\u003e“George Akiyama \/ Manga.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe facial design is very similar to George Akiyama’s female character style seen in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKoiko no Mainichi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially the large expressive eyes, small facial features, and soft rounded face. However, the exact identity of the woman has \u003cstrong\u003enot been conclusively confirmed as Koiko\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the name visible on the front appears to read \u003cstrong\u003e“Yuriko.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nAssociated artist: George Akiyama\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nName on front: \u003cstrong\u003eYuriko\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nRelated style: \u003cstrong\u003eKoiko no Mainichi\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nType: Vintage Japanese manga paper ephemera\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nMedium: Woodblock \/ relief print on paper\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nSubject: Female manga portrait\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nCountry of origin: Japan\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nSize: \u003cstrong\u003e5.7 × 17 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nApprox. size: \u003cstrong\u003e2.24 × 6.69 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nOrientation: Vertical\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eold PVC sleeve included\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nHandwritten sleeve identification: \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Akiyama \/ Manga\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFair. Vintage condition with age-related toning, staining, edge wear and a small tear; losses at the upper edge. The reverse shows discoloration and print-through from the front. Please examine the photographs carefully for exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn unusual piece of vintage Japanese manga ephemera with an old attribution to \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Akiyama\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly appealing to collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eKoiko no Mainichi, vintage manga artwork, Japanese paper ephemera, and manga-related collectibles\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orient Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50356744159489,"sku":"178504131640","price":38300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/4236\/6721\/files\/57_d45dad9b-9425-484c-aed7-85c211fcbfb9.jpg?v=1789780900","url":"https:\/\/liveauctions.jp\/products\/george-akiyama-yuriko-vintage-japanese-manga-woodblock-ephemera-koiko-style-rare","provider":"Orient Art \u0026 Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}