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Black Cat at Night, 1920
Woodblock Print
13.5 x 3
in
Description: Likely inspired by a haiku poem by Kawabata Bosha (1900-41): 'In the thick of the leaves / the eyes of a black cat / ominous flashes of gold' a challenging format designed to hang from the interior roof-poles of early traditional Japanese homes. Rarely seen.
Issued: 1920-30
Condition: excellent color state and condition
Sealed: in red
Special Label: tiny 'Made in Japan' printed verso
Publisher: Hasegawa Nishinomiya
Series: Nishinomiya Japan Series 'Tanzaku'
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