Japanese woodblock print by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), titled Evening at Kintai Bridge in Spring, 1947. Later printing by Watanabe Color Print Co. from the original blocks. Red Watanabe Heisei seal in margin, indicating that it was printed during the reign of Emperor Akihito (commencing in 1988). Illustrated at plate 483 in Kawase Hasui Mokuhanga-shu, Narazaki (ed.), 1979. Pristine condition, measuring 14 1/8 by 9 1/2 inches, plus full margins.

Japanese woodblock print by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), titled Snow Snow at Hinuma Swamp. Mito, 1947. Later printing by Watanabe Color Print Co. from the original blocks. Red Watanabe Heisei seal in margin, indicating that it was printed during the reign of Emperor Akihito (commencing in 1988). Illustrated at plate 478 in Kawase Hasui Mokuhanga-shu, Narazaki (ed.), 1979. Pristine condition, measuring 9 1/2 by 14 1/8 inches, plus full margins.

Japanese woodblock print by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), titled Snow Storm at Hatori. Shiobara, 1946. Later printing by Watanabe Color Print Co. from the original blocks. Red Watanabe Heisei seal in margin, indicating that it was printed during the reign of Emperor Akihito (commencing in 1988). Illustrated at plate 467 in Kawase Hasui Mokuhanga-shu, Narazaki (ed.), 1979. Pristine condition, measuring 14 1/8 by 9 1/2 inches, plus full margins.

Japanese woodblock print by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), titled Lake Matsubara on a Morning, 1941. Later printing by Watanabe Color Print Co. from the original blocks. Red Watanabe Heisei seal in margin, indicating that it was printed during the reign of Emperor Akihito (commencing in 1988). Illustrated at plate 368 in Kawase Hasui Mokuhanga-shu, Narazaki (ed.), 1979. Pristine condition, measuring 9 1/2 by 14 1/8 inches, plus full margins.

Japanese woodblock print by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), titled Lake Kizaki in Rain. Shinshu, 1941. Later printing by Watanabe Color Print Co. from the original blocks. Red Watanabe Heisei seal in margin, indicating that it was printed during the reign of Emperor Akihito (commencing in 1988). Illustrated at plate 367 in Kawase Hasui Mokuhanga-shu, Narazaki (ed.), 1979. Pristine condition, measuring 9 1/2 by 14 1/8 inches, plus full margins.

Japanese woodblock print by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), titled Snow Evening Snow at Ishimaki, 1936. Later printing by Watanabe Color Print Co. from the original blocks. Red Watanabe Heisei seal in margin, indicating that it was printed during the reign of Emperor Akihito (commencing in 1988). Illustrated at plate 218 in Kawase Hasui Mokuhanga-shu, Narazaki (ed.), 1979. Pristine condition, measuring 9 1/2 by 14 1/8 inches, plus full margins.

Japanese woodblock print by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), titled Snow at Yagumo Bridge of Nagata Shrine. Kobe, 1934. Later printing by Watanabe Color Print Co. from the original blocks. Red Watanabe Heisei seal in margin, indicating that it was printed during the reign of Emperor Akihito (commencing in 1988). Illustrated at plate 231 in Kawase Hasui Mokuhanga-shu, Narazaki (ed.), 1979. Pristine condition, measuring 14 1/8 by 9 1/2 inches, plus full margins.

Japanese woodblock print by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), titled Rainy Lake in Matsue District, 1933. Later printing by Watanabe Color Print Co. from the original blocks. Red Watanabe Heisei seal in margin, indicating that it was printed during the reign of Emperor Akihito (commencing in 1988). Illustrated at plate 333 in Kawase Hasui Mokuhanga-shu, Narazaki (ed.), 1979. Pristine condition, measuring 9 1/2 by 14 1/8 inches, plus full margins.

Japanese woodblock print by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), titled Rainy Night at Maekawa, 1932. Later printing by Watanabe Color Print Co. from the original blocks. Red Watanabe Heisei seal in margin, indicating that it was printed during the reign of Emperor Akihito (commencing in 1988). Illustrated at plate 175 in Kawase Hasui Mokuhanga-shu, Narazaki (ed.), 1979. Pristine condition, measuring 14 1/8 by 9 1/2 inches, plus full margins.

Japanese woodblock print by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), titled Rainy Season at Ryoshimachi, Shinagawa, 1931. Later printing by Watanabe Color Print Co. from the original blocks. Red Watanabe Heisei seal in margin, indicating that it was printed during the reign of Emperor Akihito (commencing in 1988). Illustrated at plate 173 in Kawase Hasui Mokuhanga-shu, Narazaki (ed.), 1979. Pristine condition, measuring 14 1/8 by 9 1/2 inches, plus full margins.

Japanese woodblock print by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), titled Snow at Mukojima, 1931. Later printing by Watanabe Color Print Co. from the original blocks. Red Watanabe Heisei seal in right margin, indicating that it was printed during the reign of Emperor Akihito (commencing in 1988). Illustrated at plate 330 in Kawase Hasui Mokuhanga-shu, Narazaki (ed.), 1979. Pristine condition, measuring 14 1/8 by 9 1/2 inches, plus full margins.

Original, pencil signed, Japanese woodblock print by Toshi Yoshida (1911-1995) titled "From the Ryogoku Bridge",1939. There is a jikoku seal in the upper left margin, indicating that the blocks for this design were carved by Toshi, himself.

This print is in pristine condition, with intense colors. It is from a private collection, and has never been framed. The image measures 6 5/8 by 9 3/8 inches, plus full margins.

A stunning early 20th century ai-zome chirimen Kimono decorated top to bottom with dragonflies flitting through tall bamboo grass. The cloth is in excellent condition, with no stains and is over 4 feet long, and 4 feet wide at the shoulder. The collar has been lightly sewn with a protective piece of cloth that can be easily removed for display (see last picture), or left on to protect it from daily wear. The kimono is lined with white cotton...

An extremely fine bronze Koro in the form of a mythical Kirin by Living National Treasure Katori Masahiko (1899-1988). Masahiko, a graduate of Tokyo National University of Art, went on to an illustrious career. Unlike his colleagues, he produced very limited numbers of his pieces, often only one. As this piece is not numbered, I believe it also is a one of a kind. It has a rich, green patina that lends age to the work, actually most likely no more than 30 years old...

Rare first state impression of "Nihonbashi (Station 1) Morning Veil" from Ando Hiroshige's ((1797-1858) first series "The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido" published by Hoeido circa 1833-1834. The print depicts a daimyo and his attendants crossing the Nihon Bridge in the early morning hours. This is not a later edition or reproduction. It is a guaranteed original woodblock print by Hiroshige. Standard horizontal oban print measuring 9 3/4"V x 14 5/8"H (image: 8 3/4"V x 13 3/4"H)...

A stunning painting of Mt Fuji viewed from a misty sea by Yukansai (Kano Arinobu, 1605-1677) painted in 1672 at the age of 67 on silk. The image of Fuji, broken by clouds, dominates the scene, with rolling hills and sailing vessels visible in the foreground. It is mounted in a field of copper brocade extended above and below in beige silk and measures 26 by 49 inches.

"The Tamaya Restaurant," subtitled "The Back Gate of Kameido Shrine" from the series "Collection of Famous Restaurants of Edo" by Ando Hiroshige (1797-1858). Circa 1840. The print depicts beauties standing in a snow-covered courtyard under umbrellas. Three small dogs circle in the snow at the lower left. The colors are exceptionally fresh and vibrant. This is not a later edition or reproduction. It is a guaranteed original woodblock print by Hiroshige...

A snow-capped Mt. Fuji viewed through clouds from Nihonbashi (Japan Bridge) from the series "Famous Views of Edo" by Ando Hiroshige (1797-1858) published by Sanoki circa 1840. The print depicts a lively scene with workers carrying merchandise by foot across the bridge in Edo (now Tokyo). Boats are docked before warehouses in the background. The colors are exceptionally fresh and vibrant. This is not a later edition or reproduction. It is a guaranteed original woodblock print by Hiroshige...