This is a beautiful, nearly pristine Koho Shoda print from the celebrated Hasegawa/Nishinomiya Night Scenes Series. This beautiful print clearly shows the wood grain from the blocks, along with vibrant colors. The only slight flaw is a bit of tape remnant on the back of each top corner. The “Made in Japan” stamp on the back likely indicates pre-war after the war, products stamped “made in” had to state Occupied Japan. However, international Country of Origin (COI) marking requirements changed before the occupation ended, making art items such as woodblock prints exempt from COI markings, which is why I believe this to be a pre-war strike. The photos are a major part of the description (any browning or toning appearance is due to my photography ineptness with my iPhone; there is no discoloration at all). Look closely, feel free to ask questions. This is one of the nicest examples of this print that I have seen. Now it can be a delightful addition to your collection.
Koho Shoda Moonlit Sea Print Hasegawa/nishinomiya Night Series Woodblock Print
Author: adminAug 8