Print has been properly stored flat in a print folio for the past 30 years – from a recent family estate. Condition: Fine, with no condition issues. Dated and signed middle right: “Showa 4″ (1929), followed by the circular artist’s seal reading: “Kotondo”. Embossed title in the lower margin reads “Ame” (Rain). Seal in lower left of joint publishers Sakai and Kawaguchi. Blocks carved by Ito and printed by Komatsu Wasakichi. “Made in Japan”, stamped on the reverse. An unnumbered trial edition, displaying the same colors and state; with correct publisher chops/seals. Size: 18 x 11 -3/4 (Full over-sized margins). Reference: Female Image, #173; The New Wave, #265. Please view our other listings of Japanese Woodblock Prints! The item “RARE! 1929 Torii Kotondo Ame Rain Original Japanese Woodblock Print BEAUTIFUL” is in sale since Sunday, June 25, 2017. This item is in the category “Art\Art Prints”. The seller is “sho88gun” and is located in Sacramento, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Originality: Original
• Date of Creation: 1900-1949
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Subject: Beauties
• Original/Reproduction: Original Print
• Style: Asian
• Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
• Signed: Signed
• Print Type: Woodcut & Block
• Size Type/Largest Dimension: Medium (Up to 30in.)
• Artist: Torii Kotondo