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| Publisher (this edition): | Daikokuya (Matsuki Heikichi) | Daikokuya (Matsuki Heikichi) |
| Date of this item: | 1910 | 1910 |
| Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | The Crow Artist: Koson Format: O-tanzakuban tate-e: 14.5" x 7.5" Subject: A Jungle Crow (Corvus macrorhynchos) sits on a snow-covered branch with three Crows in flight behind. In Japan, the Crow is considered an auspicious bird, and it was depicted by a number of artists including Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891) and Watanabe Seitei (1851-1918). Printed in shades of black and gray. For a full page color illustration see 'Crows, Cranes & Camellias', cat# 111 page 119, K5.10 page 171. Publisher: Daikokuya Date: c. 1910 Condition: Full size. A tiny corner damage top and bottom left. Very minor marks. Generally fine state of preservation. Impression: Fine impression with gauffrage, strong woodgrain visible in the background and the big Crow printed in lacquer. |
Wednesday, 3 May 2006 ARTIST: Koson FORMAT: Tanzaku-ban.(14.5" x 7.5"). SERIES: DATE: ca. 1910. DESCRIPTION: Crow on snowy bough. PUBLISHER: Kokkeido. CONDITION: Very good impression, colour and condition. |