- Momochidori Kyoka Awase (Myriad Birds: A Kyoka Competition, Owl and Japanese Bullfinch) - Takeji Asano minor ink smudge

minor ink smudge

*According to The National Museum of Modern Art

Some paper crease and a few holes which are hardly noticeable unless it is pointed out

Condition: Outstanding condition

- Momochidori Kyoka Awase (Myriad Birds: A Kyoka Competition, Owl and Japanese Bullfinch) - Takeji Asano minor ink smudgeThe Japanese woodblock print 'Momochidori Kyoka Awase' (Myriad Birds: A Kyoka Competition, Owl and Japanese Bullfinch) is by Utamaro Kitagawa (17531806). Originally printed in the Edo period (ca. 1790) as part of the Kyoka book. Kyoka is a Japanese parody poem. This is a recarved edition by Yuyu do, with the publisher's seal, carver's name 'Torazo Matsuda,' and printer's name 'Tadao Endo' on the right margin. It features wonderful details and a slight