| Title |
"Night-Heron on Willow Branch" (given name) |
| Date |
c1910-23 |
| Provenance |
Obtained from Robert O. Muller's Estate following his death (via New York contact). |
| Series |
na |
| Publisher |
Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
| Image Size |
9 x 9 1/2 ("shikishiban") |
| Impression |
Very Fine. Soft "bokashi" shading; "gauffrage" to outline of egret; baren "sujizuri" (tracings) to willow branch;
highly detailed carving. |
| Condition |
Excellent. Excellent colors. Clean front and backside (tiny "Made in Japan" stamping verso). Slightly
trimmed margins. (Small scratch lower/right--otherwise flawless.) |
| Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-14.4. |
| Comments |
A night-heron standing on one leg atop a willow branch. PRE-1923
earthquake (note: Daikoku-ya Publisher ceased business in 1923). |
| Item # |
DG-181 |
| Price |
$450 |