| Artist | KOTOZUKA, Eiichi (1906-79) |
| Title | "Muroji Temple, Nara" |
| Date | ca1950's |
| Provenance | Obained via Uchida Publisher's "Family Archives." Founded in 1919, a few of Uchida's long-held collection of original 1950's prints has recently found their way to modern day collectors. |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Uchida Bijutsu Shoshi (Kyoto, 1919 to present) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | "Uchida watermark" bottom margin |
| Image Size | 10 1/2 x 15 3/4 ("dai-oban") |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to trees and foreground; "gauffrage" (embossing) to trees and stone pathway; nicely detailed carving. Boldly printed in a "sosaku hanga" style. |
| Condition | Very Good++. Very clean front and verso. (Bumping and slight discoloration top/bottom margins; light wear.) Found still side-tipped into original "presentation folder." |
| Reference/Illus | na |
| Comments | A boldly printed design of a shrine set in the woods.
From Uchida's archives of early 1950's prints. A rarely seen vintage print. |
| Item # | EG-740 |
| Price | $325 |