| Artist | ITO, Sozan (1884-??) |
| Title | "Crows Flying in Snow" (given name, by Watanabe) |
| Date | Early 1920's. |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Watanabe Shozaburo |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 6 5/8 x 9 7/8 |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to distant crows and grey sky; visible "woodgrain" to sky; nicely detailed carving. |
| Condition | Nearly Excellent. Strong colors; clean backside. Original narrow margins. Tiny "Made in Japan" stamped verso margin. (Tiny spot lower/left--otherwise flawless.) |
| Reference/Illus | 1936 Watanabe Catalogue #507 |
| Comments | A striking wintertime image of four crows flying in a snowstorm. Not often seen. Sozan designed prints for Watanabe from 1919 until 1926, with Watanabe's 1936 catalogue containing 28 prints by Sozan. |
| Item # | DG-950 |
| Price | $525 (Sold/DT) |