| Artist | Utamaro Kitagawa (1753-1806) |
| Title | "Abalone Divers" (middle) |
| Date | Originally published 1798; later "re-strike" edition, ca1930/50's. |
| Provenance | Obtained from Robert O. Muller's Estate following his death (via dealer contact). |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Shuhansha? |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | Ikeda/Sato |
| Image Size | 10 1/4 x 15 3/4; (left sheet of triptych set) |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; "gauffrage" (embossing) to waves and patterned summer kimono; highly detailed carving, crisp "key-lines." |
| Condition | Very Good+++. Strong colors. (Soft horizontal crease; light age-toning. Still "top-tipped" to original backing sheet.) |
| Reference/Illus | Numerous--a very well-known image. |
| Comments | Utamaro's masterpiece. Exquisitely printed on nicely "age-mellowed" paper. Middle stand-alone image of three-sheet triptych. |
| Item # | DG-641 |
| Price | $150 |