| Title | "Praying Mantis on Willow, Full Moon" (given name) |
| Date | c1910-23 |
| Provenance | Obtained directly from Robert O. Muller's Collection following his death (via New York contact). |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Believed Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 9 1/4 x 9 3/4 ("shikishiban") |
| Impression | Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading throughout; light "gauffrage" to willow's leaves and moon; sharp key-lines, much fine detailing. |
| Condition | Excellent. Excellent colors. Clean front and backside. Slightly trimmed margins. (Absolutely flawless.) |
| Reference/Illus | "Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-40.11. |
| Comments | A delightful image of a little praying mantis on willow, before a full moon. PRE-1923 earthquake (note: Daikoku-ya Publisher ceased business in 1923). |
| Item # | BG-680 |
| Price | $775 (Reserved--SH) |