| Title | "Owl and Crescent Moon" (given name) |
| Date | c1910-23 |
| 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; visible woodgrain
to grey background; deep "gauffrage" (embossing) to owl and moon; sharp key-lines, much fine detailing. |
| Condition | Nearly Excellent. Excellent colors. Very clean. Full, original margins (note "kento marks" right edge, bottom/right corner). (Very slight toning; laid-down onto old backing, glue residues top margin--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. View as found. |
| Item # | EG-503 |
| Price | $950 |