| Title | "Spring Rain at Gokoku-ji Temple" ("Harusame, Gokoku-ji") |
| Date | 1932; (Believed a pre-War or early 1950's impression--clearly not new.) (Learn more about dating prints by "The Doi Publishing House.") |
| Provenance | From a 6-print collection purchased in Japan early 1950's. (Note old 5-digit Kyoto telephone number on "publisher's label/packaging" retained with print set.) |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Doi Hangaten (with Doi "watermark" upper left) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | "E-Seal" (used 1936-62); Harada/Itoh (active 1932-55) |
| Image Size | 9 5/8 x 14 1/4 ("oban") |
| Impression | Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading throughout print; light "gauffrage" (embossing) to rooftop, lantern, and umbrella; life-like reflection; highly detailed carving. |
| Condition | Pristine. Deep, strong colors. Found still inside original "presentation folder"-- an uncirculated print. (No flaws noted--slight toning.) |
| Reference/Illus | Hotei #277; Narazaki #D-102. |
| Comments | Colorful springtime image--early printing. |
| Item # | DG-897 |
| Price | $750 (Reserved/DV) |
