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Notes (1st edition)
Publisher (this edition): Kokkeido (Akiyama Buemon) - see Akiyama Kokkeido (Akiyama Buemon) - see Akiyama
Date of this item: c1910 c1910
Notes (this edition)
These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.:
Deer and Torii

Artist: Koson
Format: Chu-tanzakuban yoko-e: 5" x 14.5"

Subject: Depicted in this work is the famous Vermilion torii (gate) at the Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima. An Antlered Stag and a Doe are silhouetted on the foreground shore, a stone lantern to the right. Itsukushima is located in Japan's Inland sea and is part of Hiroshima prefecture. The shrine on the island, which is primarily constructed over water, is considered a spot of scenic beauty in Japan. For an illustration see 'Crows, Cranes & Camellias' K44.12 page 194, Cat# 28 page 55.

Publisher: Kokkeido

Date: c. 1910

Condition: Fine colors. Full size. Very minor creases, marks and flaws. Generally fine state of preservation.

Impression: Fine impression with gauffrage.

Wednesday, 3 May 2006

ARTIST:
Koson

FORMAT:
Chu-tanzaku (14.5" x 5").

SERIES:


DATE:
ca. 1910.

DESCRIPTION:
Torii with lantern and deer under moonlight.

PUBLISHER:
Kokkeido.

CONDITION:
Very good impression, colour and condition.
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