| Artist | Koson (Shoson OHARA) (1877-1945) |
| Title | "Cat and Three Goldfish" (given name) |
| Date | 1931, "Showa 6" (Not "Showa 8"/1933 as stated in CCC) (1946-57 printing.) |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Watanabe Shozaburo |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | Black "6mm-seal" (lower right corner) (used only 1947-57) |
| Image Size | 9 3/8 x 14 1/4 |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; extensive "gauffrage" to cat's fur and body; highly detailed carving, crisp lines. |
| Condition | Very Good+++. Clean front and verso. (Light toning/moderate to verso; faint discoloration upper area; few scattered marks, light wear.) |
| Reference/Illus | Watanbe 1936 Catalogue #T-194; "Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl. #S41.2. |
| Comments | Delightful image of a cat stalking three goldfish hiding in a bowl. Very rarely seen. (Image seen in "CCC" reference is shown only in black/white, and with slightly different background.) |
| Item # | DG-591 |
| Price | $875 (Sold) |