Shotei -- "A Starlight Night"

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Title "A Starlight Night"
(given name)
Date 1924-1926; (post-1923 earthquake)
Provenance From Robert O. Muller's Estate following his death (via a dealer contact).
Series na
Publisher Watanabe Shozaburo
Seal, Carver/Printer na
Image Size 6 3/8 x 14 1/2 ("tanzaku")
Impression Very Fine.
Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout; crisply and highly detailed carving.
Condition Excellent. Strong colors. (Light toning--otherwise flawless.)
Reference/Illus Shotei.com website #M-17; 1936 Watanabe Catalogue #216; Ota Folk Museum Catalogue #33.
Comments A rarely seen Shotei image.
(A similiar pre-earthquake Watanabe image is also known: Ota #32.)
Item # DG-491
Price $1600 (Sold/EM)