| Title | "Wading Egret in Reeds" (given name) |
| Date | ca1910-23 (later 1938-1950's printing) |
| Provenance | Obtained from Robert O. Muller's Estate following his death (via New York contact). |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923).
Post-earthquake version by
Nishinomiya (Tokyo publisher--known active 1938 until late-1950's. |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 9 1/4 x 9 3/4 ("shikishiban") |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout; light "gauffrage" to outline of egret; softly colored feathers; much fine detailing. |
| Condition | Excellent. Excellent colors. Clean front and backside. Tiny "Made in Japan" stamped lower verso. (Absolutely flawless.) |
| Reference/Illus | "Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-14.5 and cat# 62 pg 82. |
| Comments | A beautifully colored image of a small egret (Egretta garzetto) standing in shallow water. (Same image as #1 copy--some blocks appear re-carved; lacks red Koson "seal.") (See "Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pg 176.). |
| Item # | EG-471 |
| Price | $550 (Sold/DK) |