KASAMATSU -- "Tea Ceremony"

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Title "Tea Ceremony"
("Chanoyu")
Date 1954;
(later printing, ca2005)
Series na
Publisher Unsodo ("gei watermark" lower left margin corner)
Seal, Carver/Printer Nagashima/Takenaka
Image Size 9 1/2 x 14 3/8
Impression Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; extensive "gauffrage" (embossing) to floor and kimono's patterns; lightly over-printed white "gofun" as steam; nicely detailed carving.
Condition Excellent. (No flaws noted.)
Reference/Illus Grund #U-54
Comments Delightful and colorful tea ceremony image.
Item # DG-701
Price $180