| Title | "Monkey on Willow Branch" (given name) |
| Date | c1910-23 (PRE-1923 earthquake) |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 7 3/8 x 9 1/2 ("chuban") |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; "gauffrage" (embossing) to monkey and branch; sharp key-lines, much fine detailing. |
| Condition | Very Good+++. Excellent colors. Clean front and backside. (Sides trimmed [left 3/8", right 2"]; faint mat-line bottom/right edges; tiny spot; light toning.) |
| Reference/Illus | "Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" cat #101 and pl# K-41.23. |
| Comments | A delightful Koson monkey image. PRE-1923 earthquake (note: Daikoku-ya Publisher ceased business in 1923). A RARE pre-Earthquake print. |
| Item # | EG-304 |
| Price | $675 (Sold/JH) |