Artist |
Unknown. |
Title |
"Kyoto Streetscene" (given name) |
Date |
Taisho or early-Showa Era (ca1910 to early 1930's). |
Provenance |
Found in a tiny Kyoto antique store (October 2003). |
Series |
A variety of "Scenes of Kyoto." |
Publisher |
Unknown--however, likely of Kyoto. |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Unknown artisan. |
Image Size |
Block size: Approx 4 3/4 x 6 1/2 (x 3/4 thick). |
Impression |
Very Fine. Block's front "black key-block" face showing. Also carved on BACKside (back being a differently-carved "color" block). |
Condition |
Excellent. (Normal printing wear, but in remarkably fine condition.) |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
Quite an unusual find. An early, hand-carved cherrywood woodblock--Taisho or early Showa period carving. Seldom available. |
Item # |
BG-452 |
Price |
$225 (Sold/RK, RM) |