KOITSU -- "Giant Lantern at Asakusa Shrine"

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Title "Giant Lantern at Asakusa Shrine"
("Asakusa Kannon Niohmon")
Date March 1934 (very early printing by Ichikawa, likely 1930's)
Series na
Publisher Doi Eiichi
(Doi "watermark" upper left)
Carver/Printer Ikeda/Ichikawa (rarely seen, early seal combination)
Image Size 9 1/2 x 14 1/4
Impression Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; finely carved details. Visual depth.
Condition Very Good. Strong colors. Light toning; a few tiny/scattered spots (mostly bottom); thin tape residue verso corners (otherwise clean backside).
Reference/Illus na
Comments Superb image. Difficult to find early printings in this nice condition.
Item # CG-559
Price $850 (Sold)