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| Artist |
Nisaburo ITO (active early 1900's) |
| Title |
"Celebration of the Dead at Mt Higashi" ("Higashiyama Okuribi") |
| Date |
undated, but 1947-50 |
| Series |
na |
| Publisher |
Matsuku Publisher (active 1947-50, "seal" left margin) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
| Image Size |
9 1/2 x 10 3/4 |
| Impression |
Very good. Nicely illuminated windows set against jet black background. |
| Condition |
Very good++. (Few minor scratches--otherwise flawless.) |
| Reference/Illus |
na |
| Comments |
Bold, beautifully illuminated nightime scene. Scene is of Kyoto's annual July 15th Festival, where the "kanji" character "Dai" (meaning "large") burns on Mt Higashi as a huge bonefire. |
| Item # |
AT-43 |
| Price |
$150 |
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