Shotei -- "Mannen Bridge"

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Title "Mannen Bridge"
("Mannenbashi")
Date Pre-1923 earthquake (not in 1936 Watanabe Catalogue)
Series na
Publisher Watanabe Shozaburo
Seal, Carver/Printer na
Image Size 6 3/8 x 14 3/4 ("tanzaku")
Impression Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading throughout; visible woodgrain to sky; crisply and highly detailed carving.
Condition Nearly Excellent. Strong colors. (Faint mat-line left--otherwise flawless. Still top-tipped to original backing. Backside lightly toned.)
Reference/Illus Shotei.com website #M-106; (not in 1936 Watanabe Catalogue); Ota Folk Museum Catalogue #82.
Comments Very rare pre-earthquake canal image.
Item # CG-777
Price $1800 (Reserved/NK)