| Artist | Utamaro Kitagawa (1753-1806) |
| Title | "Abalone Divers" |
| Date | Originally published 1798; later "re-strike" edition, ca1960/70's. |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Yuyudo |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | Ikeda/Sato |
| Image Size | Three sheets 9 5/8 x 15 1/8; overall about 15 1/8 x 29 7/8 |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage" (embossing) to bodies and patterned kimono; highly detailed carving, crisp "key-lines." |
| Condition | Excellent. Strong colors. (Slight age-toning.) |
| Reference/Illus | Numerous illustrations--a very well-known image. |
| Comments | Utamaro's masterpiece. Exquisitely printed on nicely "age-mellowed" paper. |
| Item # | EG-177 |
| Price | $395 (Sold/RL) |