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Title |
"Revolving Lantern and Bell Flowers" (given name) |
Date |
ca1920's/30's (pre-1936) |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
6 7/8 x 9 7/8 ("chuban") |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading to lantern and flowers; crisply and highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Excellent. Strong, unfaded colors. Clean backside. (No flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
Shotei.com website #C-15; 1936 Watanabe Catalogue #196. |
Comments |
A delightfully cleverly image--showing an animated motion lamp powered by the candle inside.
As the candle's heat rises, the carousel lantern turns on its center spindle--with the farmer
and his dog endlessly chasing the firewood thief. |
Item # |
BG-369 |
Price |
$675 (Sold) |
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