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Blue Bird Chrysanthemum and Aste
by Nishimura Hodo

Original caretaker of this artwork: eBay

	Artist:	Nishimura Hodo — 蒲堂
	Title:	Blue Bird Chrysanthemum and Aste
	Series:
	Date of first edition?:	Not set
	Publisher (first edition)?:	Takemura — 竹村
	Publisher (this edition)?:	Takemura — 竹村
	Medium (first edition):	Woodblock
	Medium (this edition):	Woodblock
	Format (first edition):	Mitsugiri
	Format (this edition):	Mitsugiri
	DB artwork code:	47367
	Notes (first edition)?:
	Notes (this edition)?:	The following information was taken from the original web listing of this artwork. Note that there may be some inaccuracies: This auction features a 1930's shin-hanga Japanese woodblock print by Nishimura Hodo, titled "Blue Bird Chrysanthemum and Aste." The frame measures 20.5" by 12" and the margins measure 16.75" by 14.75". Signed on the bottom right, along with publisher's seal (H. Takemura & Co.) Excellent condition, no fading or foxing, very vibrant, contrasting colors. Has been in the same frame for about 90 years.
	Artist Bio:	Nishimura Hodo is most likely the watercolour artist Saito Hodo. See my discussion of Saito Hodo here.