| Artist | ITO, Sozan (1884-??) |
| Title | "Crows Flying in Snow" (given name, by Watanabe) |
| Date | Early 1920's. |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Watanabe Shozaburo |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 6 5/8 x 9 7/8 |
| Impression | Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to distant crows and grey sky; visible "woodgrain" to sky; nicely detailed carving. |
| Condition | Very Good to Excellent. Strong colors; clean backside. Original narrow margins. (Slightly "bumped" corner; small "nick" to lower/left corner; light wear.) |
| Reference/Illus | 1936 Watanabe Catalogue #507 |
| Comments | A striking wintertime image of four crows flying in a snowstorm. Not often seen. Sozan designed prints for Watanabe from 1919 until 1926, with Watanabe's 1936 catalogue containing 28 prints by Sozan. |
| Item # | BG-726 |
| Price | $475 (Sold/JB) |