KOSON -- "Monkey in Persimmon Tree" (#5)

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Title "Monkey in Persimmon Tree"
(given name)
Date c1910-23
Provenance Obtained from Robert O. Muller's Collection following his death (via New York contact).
Series na
Publisher Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923).
Seal, Carver/Printer na
Image Size 7 1/4 x 13 1/2 ("tanzaku")
Impression Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading throughout; nicely visible woodgrain entire background; sharp key-lines, much fine detailing.
Condition Excellent. Excellent colors. Clean front and backside. Full, original margins. Tiny stamped "Made in Japan" and dealer number verso margin. (No flaws noted.)
Reference/Illus "Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-41.21 and cat# 30, pg 57.
Comments A cute and colorful Koson image. PRE-1923 earthquake (note: Daikoku-ya Publisher ceased business in 1923).
Item # DG-647
Price $925 (Sold/PF)