| Title |
"Reclining Tiger" (given name) |
| Date |
ca1920 |
| 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 (black border) version by
Nishinomiya
(Tokyo publisher--known active 1938 until late-1950's. |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
| Image Size |
9 1/8 x 9 3/4 ("shikishiban") |
| Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage" (embossing) to tiger's
whiskers and outline; crisp lines, highly detailed. |
| Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Strong colors. Full, original margins.
(Very faint presentation folder mat-line left/right edges; slight toning--otherwise flawless.) |
| Reference/Illus |
"Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" #AK41.5. |
| Comments |
Bold tiger image. Seldom seen. |
| Item # |
EG-474 |
| Price |
$675 |