| Artist | Zeshin SHIBATA (1807-1891) |
| Title | "Crows in Flight at Sunrise" (given name) |
| Date | Originally 1888; printed likely early 1900's. |
| Provenance | Obtained from Robert O. Muller's Estate following his death (via New York contact). |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Believed to be Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 9 3/8 x 9 7/8 ("shikishiban") |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to red-orange sky; crisp lines, fine detailing. |
| Condition | Excellent. Excellent colors. Clean front and backside. Full, original trimmed margins. Tiny "Made in Japan"
stamped verso margin. (No flaws noted.) |
| Reference/Illus | "The New Wave" pl#33, pg78. |
| Comments | The classic Zeshin image of three flying crows, set against a brilliant orange-colored sky. PRE-1923 earthquake (note: Daikoku-ya Publisher ceased business in 1923). |
| Item # | BG-728 |
| Price | $850 (Sold) |