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From catch to canvas, fish prints have become fine art
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By The Japanist Team"Gyotaku," or fish printing, originated in the 19th century as a way for fishermen in Japan to document their catch precisely.
"Gyotaku," or fish printing, originated in the 19th century as a way for fishermen in Japan to document their catch precisely.
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