| Artist | Ito, Yuhan (1882-1951) (All references indicate "active ca1930-40.") |
| Title | ""Cherry Blossoms and Castle" (given name) |
| Date | Designed ca1930's. Printed likely 1950's/60'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 1/2 |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillful, soft "bokashi" shading throughout; light "gauffrage" to castle, cherry blossoms, and rocks. (Printed with only partial use of black "key-lines.") |
| Condition | Very Good++. Strong colors. Full margins. (Several surface scratches; light wear; light age-toning.) |
| Reference/Illus | na |
| Comments | Not often seen--a colorful springtime cherry blossom image. NOTE: Appears to be a previously undocumented ITO Yuhan image. |
| Item # | JS-2160 |
| Price | $650 (Reserved) |