| Artist | Ito, Yuhan (1882-1951) (All references indicate "active ca1930-40.") |
| Title | "Ukimido at Katada, Biwa" (given name) |
| Date | Designed ca1930's. Printed likely 1960's/70's. |
| Provenance | Obtained directly from Tokyo publisher Nishinomiya Yosaku's remaining final inventory-- (learn more). |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Nishinomiya Yosaku (Tokyo publisher, active 1872-1950's; marginally until 1996.) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 9 5/8 x 14 5/8 |
| Impression | Fine. Skillful, soft "bokashi" shading throughout; visible woodgrain to upper sky; life-like reflection. (Faint "ink smudge" above roof.) |
| Condition | Nearly Excellent. Strong colors. Full margins. (Minor surface scratch; light age-toning.) |
| Reference/Illus | na |
| Comments | Not often seen--a wonderful moonlit scene of Ukimido at Lake Biwa. (Typical of Ito's earlier prints, printed WITH the use of some black "key-lines.") |
| Item # | JS-2135 |
| Price | $575 (Reserved) |