| Artist | TOKURIKI, Tomikichiro (1902-2000) |
| Title | "Kasuga Shrine" |
| Date | 1940 (pre-1957 printing) |
| Provenance | Private placement. Consigned by family of Air Force serviceman John Kinney stationed in Tokyo 1946-57. |
| Series | "Famous, Sacred and Historical Places" ("Seichi Shiseki Meisho") |
| Publisher | Uchida Bijutsu Shoshi |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 10 3/8 x 15 ("dai-oban," large oban) |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to sky and water area; "gauffrage" to rooftop, lanterns, and moon/clouds; nicely detailed carving. |
| Condition | Excellent. Deep, rich colors. Clean front and verso. (Slight toning.) Found still "top-tipped" to original backing. |
| Reference/Illus | na |
| Comments | Delightful scene of nightime lanterns in front of Kasuga Shrine. Early printing. |
| Item # | BK-78 |
| Price | Special Pricing $200 (Sold/KM) (Reg $250) |
