| Artist | Shotei (Hiroaki TAKAHASHI) (1871-1945) |
| Title | "Tama" (cat's Japanese name) (aka "White Cat/Red Collar") |
| Date | June 1924, (circa 1946-57) |
| Provenance | Obtained from Robert O. Muller's Estate following his death (via a dealer contact). |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Watanabe Shozaburo |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | Watanabe "Red 6mm" seal (used only 1946-57) lower/left corner. |
| Image Size | 9 3/8 x 13 1/8 |
| Impression | Very Fine. Nicely executed "bokashi" shading; deeply "gauffraged" to depict individual cat's hairs; crisply and highly detailed carving. |
| Condition | Excellent. Excellent colors. Clean front and verso. Absolutely flawless. |
| Reference/Illus | Shotei.com website #O-1; 1936 Watanabe Catalogue, #E-1; "Shin-Hanga," cat#31. |
| Comments | A striking image--one of Shotei's finest images. Early post-War printing. Not often seen--quite RARE. |
| Item # | BG-932-B |
| Price | Special $1800 (Reg $2200) |