| Title | "Egret in Rain" ("Uchu no Sagi") |
| Date | 1928 (Early pre-War printing.) |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Watanabe Shozaburo |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | Watanabe "D-seal" (used only 1931-41) |
| Image Size | 9 1/4 x 14 1/4 |
| Impression | Very Fine. Nicely executed "bokashi" shading; deep and extensive "gauffrage" (embossing) to egret's feathers; highly detailed carving, crisp lines. |
| Condition | Nearly Excellent. Excellent colors. Clean front and verso. (Few scattered marks; very slight wear; light toning.) |
| Reference/Illus | Blair's 1930 "Toldedo Exhibition" pl. #190; "Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl. #S-14.3 and cat. #157, p153. |
| Comments | A lone little egret (Egretta garzetta) standing in rain--set against a jet-black sky. Early pre-War printing (1931-41). Rarely seen and highly sought after. |
| Item # | PA-01 |
| Price | $1500 (Reserved/DP) |