| Artist | IWATA, Sentaro (1901-74; active 1930-74) |
| Title | "Beauty in Kyoho Era" ("Iro wa Nioeto") |
| Date | 1973 |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Takamizawa(?) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 10 7/8 x 15 1/4 ("dai-oban," large oban) |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to face and background; "gauffrage" (embossing) to kimono and hair-comb; gold metallic pigments to "obi" at waist; extensive baren "sujizuri" tracings to entire backgroud; nicely detailed carving. |
| Condition | Excellent. Excellent colors. Clean front and verso. (Thin tape residues verso edges; slight age-toning. No flaws noted.) |
| Reference/Illus | na |
| Comments | Clothed in a colorful kimono, this coy beauty is set boldly against a striking golden-yellow "sujizuri-patterned" background. |
| Item # | DG-709 |
| Price | $675 |