KOSON -- "Two Rabbits and Bush Clover under Moon"

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Title "Two Rabbits and Bush Clover under Moon"
("Hagi no Usagi")
Date 1931 (Undated, but published in 1931 per Blair)
Provenance Obtained directly from Robert O. Muller Estate following his death
(via dealer contact).
Series na
Publisher Watanabe Shozaburo
Seal, Carver/Printer Watanabe "C-seal"
(so-called "sausage seal," used only 1929-42).
Image Size 9 3/8 x 14 1/4
Impression Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading to moon, sky, and foreground; extensive deep "gauffrage"
(embossing) to rabbit's fir; strongly visible "woodgrain" to blue sky area; highly detailed carving, crisp lines.
Condition Excellent. Excellent colors. Very clean front and verso. (No flaws noted--pristine.)
Reference/Illus Blair's 1936 "Toldedo Exhibition" pl. #181;"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl. #S-41.7.
Comments A delightful colorful and technically superb "kacho-e" image--rarely seen. Watanabe "C-seal" used only 1929-42.
Item # EG-097
Price $1650