| Artist | ITO, Sozan (1884-??) |
| Title | "Peacock in Plum Tree" (given name by Watanabe) |
| Date | Early 1920's. |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Watanabe Shozaburo |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 6 3/8 x 14 3/4 |
| Impression | Very Fine. Nice "bokashi" shading to background sky and plum branch; visible "woodgrain" to upper sky; highly detailed carving. (Tiny "Made in Japan" stamped verso.) |
| Condition | Nearly Excellent. Strong colors; clean backside. (Light toning; very slight wear.) Still top-tipped to original backing. |
| Reference/Illus | 1936 Watanabe Catalogue #238. |
| Comments | A striking, colorful "kacho-e" image--not often seen. Sozan designed prints for Watanabe from 1919 until 1926, with Watanabe's 1936 catalogue containing 28 prints by Sozan. |
| Item # | BG-914 |
| Price | $525 (Sold/BS) |