| Artist | Hasui KAWASE (1883-1957) |
| Title | "Kawanishi, Tochigi Prefecture" ("Tochigi ken Kawanishi-cho") |
| Date | 1947 |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Watanabe Shozaburo |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | Black "6mm-seal" (lower left), (lifetime edition), and appropriate seal for First Edition. |
| Image Size | 9 3/8 x 13 3/8 |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to sky, trees and water areas; nicely visible "woodgrain" to buildings right; light "gauffrage" (embossing) to sky's clouds; nicely detailed carving. |
| Condition | Very Good. Strong colors. Clean front and backside (tiny "Made in Japan" verso). (Diagonal creases (2-3 inches) both upper corners; light toning; light surface scratches; slight wear.) |
| Reference/Illus | Narazaki #487; Hotei #505. |
| Comments | Wonderful colors. A delightful rural scene. Bears "First Edition" seal. |
| Item # | MPL-02 |
| Price | $695 (No longer available) |