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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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