| Artist | OGATA Gekko (1859-1920) |
| Title | "Monkey Reaching for the Moon" (given name) (aka "Gibbon") |
| Date | Early 1900's |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Believed to be Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 9 1/8 x 9 3/4 ("shikishiban"). |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout; light "gauffrage" to moon's "reflected outline" and ripples in water; nicely detailed carving. (Faint "ink smudge" left edge.) |
| Condition | Excellent. Excellent colors. Full, original margins; unbacked. (No flaws noted.) |
| Reference/Illus | "The New Wave," pl#43, pg85. |
| Comments | An absolutely charming and delightful image. (Believed to pre-date Koson's similar image-- (Learn more). |
| Item # | DG-916 |
| Price | $525 (Sold/XB) |