68. SHOZO SHIMAMOTO (1928-2013) & MASANORI NAKAO (B. 1984) Silk Road 22 2006-2007 signed; signed by both artists in Japanese on the reverse oil and acrylic on canvas 80.5 x 116 cm. Made in 2006-2007. This work was produced under the direction of Shozo Shimamoto, in collaboration with Masanori Nakao. The oil on canvas in the background was executed by Masanori Nakao, the acrylic projected by Shozo Shimamoto. This work is registered under number 416 with the Associazione Shozo Shimamoto; a certificate from the Associazione Shozo Shimamoto will be given to the buyer. Provenance Private collection, Italy (acquired directly from the artist) Then by descent to the current owner