Zojoji Temple in Shiba Kawase Hasui 1934 ed.

Artist: Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)

Woodblock Prints Title: Zôjô-ji Temple in Shiba (Shiba Zôjôji), from the series Twenty Views of Tokyo (Tôkyô nijûkei)

1st Publication: 1925

Size: 12-1/2 x 8-1/2 + Margins as shown

Date of this edition: 1934

Publisher: Osaka Mainichi Publishing Company

Condition: Some mild toning, very little remnants from prior mounting. a repaired area in the upper margin. A clear spot not affecting the print. Very good colors impression, and overall condition.

Notes: This print is slightly smaller than Wanatabe's 1925's edition (About 10 % less in size) and was commissioned by a newspaper in Japan for a special edition made in 1934.

From a collector's point of view, this edition is much smaller in term of quantity (less than 500) than Wanatabe's edition (3000 +)

The black background and paper cover are NOT included with this print.

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.