| Artist | TSUNETOMI, Kitano (1880-1947) |
| Title | "The Heron Maiden" ("Sagimusume") |
| Date | 1925 (Later limited edition of 100 prints, c1980's.) |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Ishukankokai Publisher |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | Itoh Susumu/Watanabe Yoshiaki; watermarked. |
| Image Size | 10 1/2 x 16 1/8 |
| Impression | Very Fine. Nice "bokashi" (gradation of colors) shading to kimono and grey background; "gofun" applied as snowflakes (some minor/normal bleeding surrounding); silver "mica" to entire background; silver "metallic" highlights to hair-pin and lower kimono; nicely over-printed hairlines; highly detailed carving. |
| Condition | Excellent. Excellent colors. (No flaws noted--absolutely flawless.) |
| Reference/Illus | "The Female Image," Plate #108. |
| Comments | Lifetime total 21 images (most 1927-34). "Re-strike" published as a small, immediately sold out edition (100 copies) in the mid-1980's by Ishukankokai Publisher of Tokyo (with red "moneybag" seal). Rarely seen. |
| Item # | DG-376 |
| Price | $2200 (Sold/YB) |