Masked Doll by Kawase Hasui

Artist: Kawase HASUI (1887-1957)

Woodblock Prints Title: Masked Doll from the Doll series # 5

1st Publication: 1935

Size: 7-1/2 X 9

Date of this edition: 1935 Original Edition

Publisher: Meiji Shobo

Condition: Some greasy stains on the print and its support, else very fine. This woodcut is printed on a soft medium thickness Japanese paper, and has embossed section, gold tone metallic pigments. The print is attached on the upper corner on its original sheet.

Notes: From the series of 24 designs of doll prints "Gosho Ningyo" which were printed by Kato Junji and published from Meiji Shobo. The original publisher's inventory number is "5".

Pictures: Pictures are taken outdoor, in the shade, to reflect true colors, without any enhancements of any kind. The last picture is taken indoor, with a light behind the print, to reveal the exact paper grain, holes if any, or other possible flaws.