| Artist | KOSON (Shoson OHARA) (1877-1945) |
| Title | "Kingfisher on a Tree Trunk" (given name) |
| Date | c1910-23 (PRE-1923 earthquake) |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 7 3/8 x 13 1/2 ("tanzaku") |
| Impression | Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; much fine detailing; strongly visible "woodgrain" to background. |
| Condition | Excellent. Clean front and backside. Full, original narrow margins (note "kento" mark at lower/right corner). (No flaws noted.) |
| Reference/Illus | "Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-15.3 and cat. #127. |
| Comments | A highly detailed and colorful kingfisher watches his prey below.
PRE-1923 earthquake (note: Daikoku-ya Publisher ceased business in 1923). A VERY RARE print. VCP. |
| Item # | GG-360 |
| Price | $1850 |