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Title |
"Two Crows in Moonlight" ("Tsuki ni Karasu") |
Date |
1927 (very early edition, c1930's). |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Watanabe "D-seal" (used only 1931-41). |
Image Size |
9 1/4 x 14 3/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; lightly "gauffraged" (embossed) outline of moon and lower limb; very detailed carving; crisp lines. |
Condition |
Very Good++. Clean front and verso. Minor wear, slightly "bumped" lower corners. |
Reference/Illus |
Blair's 1930 "Toldedo Exhibition" pl. #187;"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl. #S-5.3 and cat.#150, p148. |
Comments |
A striking crow/moon image--rarely seen. Watanabe "D-seal" used only 1931-41. |
Item # |
CG-720 |
Price |
$1100 (Sold) |
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