This is a woodblock print from Okiie Hashimoto (1899 – 1993). It is originally from a book from 1944 titled Castles of Japan (Nihon No Shiro). That is why there is a ” slit ” in the middle of the Woodblock Print. It is the two pages coming together of the woodblock print. This castle is Chiyoda Castle (Originally called Edo Castle). This is a beautiful woodblock print. The print (inside the matted frame) measures approx. 13.5” x 9.5′. The frame measures approx. 22.5” x 19′. The frame has some scuffs, and is damaged on back (please see last photo). The frame is heavy and wood. It looks like some dust is inside of the frame on the woodblock print and matting. Some very small marks on part of woodblock print. When looking upclose with the eye loupe it appears to be ink, Could have happened during woodblock print process. This piece is beautiful in person. If you have any questions please let me know. Glare in photos is from reflection on glass.