| Artist | TAKEUCHI, Keishu (1861-1943) |
| Title | "Dawn (Bijin Under Candle Light)" ("Akatsuki") (aka "Mouse Lamp") |
| Date | c1912 |
| Series | "Bungei Kurabu" (literary magazine) vol.18, no.1. |
| Publisher | unk |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | unk |
| Image Size | 8 3/8 x 11 7/8 |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to kimono, candle holder, flame's glow, mouse and background; crisply detailed individual hair-lines and other details. |
| Condition | Very Good. Excellent colors. (Binding holes right edge; stain at bottom; few minor marks; light wear. Two folds typical of all "kuchi-e".) |
| Reference/Illus | Merritt's "Woodblock Kuchi-e Prints" #6.12. See Article #10: "Kuchi-e," or Literary Magazine Frontispieces. |
| Comments | In her plum blossom robe, this beauty is seen reading by candle light as a curious mouse looks on. Delightful!! |
| Item # | EG-646 |
| Price | $285 (Sold/MRC) |