Artist |
Unknown. |
Title |
"Geisha of the Gion District" (given name) |
Date |
Taisho or early-Showa Era (ca1910 to early 1930's). |
Provenance |
Found in a tiny Kyoto antique store (October 2003). |
Series |
A variety of "Scenes of Kyoto." |
Publisher |
Unknown--however, likely of Kyoto area. |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Unknown artisan. |
Image Size |
Block size: Approx 4 3/4 x 6 1/2 (x 3/4 thick). |
Impression |
Very Fine. Block's front "black key-block" face showing. (Uncarved backside.) |
Condition |
Very Good to Excellent. (Normal printing wear, but in remarkably fine condition.) |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
Quite an unusual find. An early, hand-carved cherrywood woodblock--Taisho or early Showa period carving. Seldom available. |
Item # |
BG-455 |
Price |
$225 (Sold) |