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| Title |
"Scops Owl Over Crescent Moon" (given name) |
| Date |
c1910-23 |
| Series |
na |
| Publisher |
Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
| Image Size |
7 3/8 x 13 5/8 ("tanzaku") |
| Impression |
Exceptional. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; "gauffrage" to moon's edges; outstanding use of visible woodgrain; much fine detailing. |
| Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Clean backside. Full, original margins. (Slight glue residue upper right edge--otherwise flawless.) |
| Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-20.5. |
| Comments |
An outstanding Koson image. Rarely seen. PRE-1923 earthquake (note: Daikoku-ya Publisher ceased business in 1923). |
| Item # |
CG-876 |
| Price |
$1050 (Sold) |
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