Title |
"Sakura Gate (Edo Castle)" ("Sakurada Mon") |
Date |
1928 (printed 1946-57) |
Provenance |
Private placement. Purchased 1947--consigned by family of Army Air Force serviceman
stationed in Tokyo. |
Series |
"Twenty Views of Tokyo" ("Tokyo Niju-Kei") |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Black "6mm-seal" (lower/right) (used 1946-57, lifetime edition) |
Image Size |
9 3/8 x 14 1/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to sky, stone wall, building and
reflection of same; amazingly life-like reflection; highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Very Good++. Clean front and verso. (Slight toning; margin bumping top and
bottom margins; several surface scratches; small area rubbing bottom; light wear.) |
Reference/Illus |
Narazaki #158; Hotei #156. |
Comments |
Strikingly beautiful castle scene with reflected image. |
Item # |
MB-08 |
Price |
Special $825 (Sold/NK) (Reg $1050) |