| Title | "Winter" ("Sekisetsu no Hakagei ni" translates as "Sitting Under Snow-covered Leaves") |
| Date | 1982 |
| Series | Franklin Mint's "Birds of the Seasons" series. |
| Publisher | Yoshida Family Studio--Commissioned by the Franklin Mint. |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | Pencil-signed (in Japanese "kanji") signature--reads "Yoshida Toshi." |
| Image Size | Unusually Large--image 11 3/4 x 19 5/8 ("double-oban"). (Teak frame 18 3/4 x 19 5/8.) |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; distinctly visible "woodgrain" to entire blue-grey background; nicely detailed carving. |
| Condition | Appears Excellent. Bright/fresh colors. (Some discoloration top of matting.) (Not examined outside of frame--likely top-hinged.) |
| Reference/Illus | na |
| Comments | Gorgeous oversized image of a bird perched atop a snow-covered nanten bush. Nicely framed in round-cornered Japanese style (some wear). |
| Item # | AM-04 |
| Price | Special $475 (Reg $595) |