| Title | "Two Carp" (given name) |
| Date | ca1910-20 (PRE-earthquake 1923) |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 7 3/8 x 13 1/2 ("tanzaku") |
| Impression | Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; nicely detailed carving. |
| Condition | Nearly Excellent. Excellent colors. Clean front and verso. (Very slight toning; inperceptible presentation mat-line far right edge; few scattered marks, very slight wear.) |
| Reference/Illus | "Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-39.2 and Cat. #99 (pg 109). |
| Comments | Wonderful carp/koi image--known throughtout Japan as symbols of strength and perserverance. PRE-1923 Great Kanto/Tokyo earthquake. (Note: Daikoku-ya Publisher ceased business in 1923.) RARELY seen. |
| Item # | BG-518 |
| Price | $950 (Sold/JG) |