| Artist | Koson (Shoson OHARA) (1877-1945) |
| Title | "Two Bats Against a Full Moon" (given name) |
| Date | c1910-23 |
| Provenance | Obtained from Robert O. Muller's Collection following his death (via dealer contact). |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 7 1/8 x 13 3/8 |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage" to outline of moon, bats, and tree; woodgrain visible in background sky; highly detailed carving, crisp lines. (Tiny "Made in Japan" stamped verso bottom.) |
| Condition | Excellent. Clean front and verso. (Light toning; a couple tiny scattered marks; very slight wear--an uncirculated print.) |
| Reference/Illus | "Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl. #k41.3 and cat #135 (pg 138). |
| Comments | Striking image of two bats seen flying beneath a willow tree, silhoutted against a full moon. A VERY RARE print. Likely PRE-1923 earthquake (note: Daikoku-ya Publisher ceased business in 1923). (Confirmed to be Muller's ONLY/final available copy.) |
| Item # | DG-663 |
| Price | $1850 |