| Title | "Sparrows Frolicing above Snow-covered Plum" (given name) |
| Date | ca1930 |
| Provenance | Obtained from Robert O. Muller's Estate following his death (via dealer contact). |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Nishinomiya Yosaku (Tokyo publisher, active 1872-1930's) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 10 3/8 x 16 1/2 ("dai-oban," large "oban") (Narrow margins as published.) |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to sparrows, branch,
and background; deep "gauffrage" (embossing) to sparrows and snow accumulation;
nicely visible "woodgrain" to background; extremely fine detailing. (Tiny "Made in Japan" stamping verso.) |
| Condition | Nearly Excellent. Fresh, excellent colors. Very clean front and verso. (Slight toning ; 3/8-inch archival repaired tear right edge; slight wear.) |
| Reference/Illus | "Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-33.8 and cat# 143. |
| Comments | Two brown-headed tree sparrows frolic above a snow-covered blossoming plum branch. (Pre-War; bears "signature" deleted on later printings.) A RARELY seen Koson design. |
| Item # | EG-674 |
| Price | $850 (Sold/DJ) (Guaranteed early/pre-War printing) |