| Artist | Koson (Shoson OHARA) (1877-1945) |
| Title | "Owl and Crescent Moon" (given name) |
| Date | c1910-23 |
| Provenance | Obtained directly from Robert O. Muller's Collection following his death (via dealer contact). |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 7 1/2 x 13 5/8 ("tanzaku") |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout; strongly visible woodgrain to grey background; light "gauffrage" to owl and moon; sharp key-lines, much fine detailing. |
| Condition | Excellent. Excellent colors. Very clean front and verso. Full, original margins (note "kento marks" right edge, bottom/right corner). (Slight wear; bumping upper/right corner; surface scratch--otherwise flawless.) |
| Reference/Illus | "Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-20.6 and cat# 81, pg 97. |
| Comments | A wonderful Koson owl image. PRE-1923 earthquake (note: Daikoku-ya Publisher ceased business in 1923). An original painting is known for this design. Rarely seen. |
| Item # | EG-173 |
| Price | $1100 -- (Sold/AP) |