| Artist | Koson (Shoson OHARA) (1877-1945) |
| Title | "Flowering Wisteria and Insect" (given name) |
| Date | 1910-23 |
| Provenance | Private placement. Purchased 1947--consigned by family of Army Air Force serviceman stationed in Tokyo. |
| Series | na |
| Publisher | Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 7 1/4 x 13 1/2 ("tanzaku") |
| Impression | Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading throughout; sharp key-lines, much fine detailing. |
| Condition | Good. Clean front and verso. (Two stains lower right; very soft horizontal crease upper image area; bumping to upper margin; light wear.) |
| Reference/Illus | "Crow, Cranes, and Camellias" pl# K-43.6. |
| Comments | A colorful flowering wisteria image. PRE-1923 earthquake (note: Daikoku-ya Publisher ceased business in 1923). Lower stain can be easily matted out. |
| Item # | MB-03 |
| Price | Special Pricing $195 (Reg $450/$320/$250) |