| Artist | Sanzo WADA (1883-1968) |
| Title | "Fortune Teller" ("**") |
| Date | ca1938-43 |
| Provenance | From a 6-print collection purchased in Japan early 1950's. (Note old 5-digit Kyoto telephone number on "publisher's label/packaging" retained with print set.) |
| Series | "Sketches of Occupations in Showa Era" ("Showa Shokugyo E-zukushi") |
| Publisher | Kyoto Hanga-in |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 10 1/2 x 14 1/2 |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to kimonos and backbround; "gauffrage" (embossing) to people and stone lantern; black lacquer highlights; nicely detailed carving. |
| Condition | Excellent. Found still in original "Presentation Folder." (No flaws noted.) |
| Reference/Illus | na |
| Comments | An interesting illuminated scene of a fortune teller with two customers. From a 48 print series 1938-43 (plus 24 scenes done 1954-58)--all depicting traditional Showa-era occupations. |
| Item # | DG-898 |
| Price | $265 (Sold/LV) |
