| Title | "Revolving Lantern and Bell Flowers" (given name) |
| Date | ca1924 (pre-1936) |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Watanabe Shozaburo |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 6 7/8 x 9 7/8 ("chuban") |
| Impression | Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading to lantern and flowers; visible "woodgrain" to background; light "gauffrage" (embossing) to flowers; crisply and highly detailed carving. |
| Condition | Nearly Excellent. Amazingly strong, fresh colors. Clean backside. (Couple minor surface scratches; very slight wear--otherwise flawless.) |
| Reference/Illus | Shotei.com website #C-15; Ota Folk Museum Catalogue #246; 1936 Watanabe Catalogue #196. |
| Comments | A delightfully cleverly image--showing an animated motion lamp powered by the candle inside. As the candle's heat rises, the carousel lantern turns on its center spindle--with the farmer and his dog endlessly chasing the firewood thief. A RARELY seen print. |
| Item # | DG-971 |
| Price | $675 (Sold/AK) |