- Shiba Benten Ike (Pond at Shiba Benten) - Cat Rendered in subtle yet exquisite

Rendered in subtle yet exquisite colors and intricate detail

Paper size: 10 and 7/8 by 16 and 1/4 inches (27

Once tipped on top of the verso

Japanese title

- Shiba Benten Ike (Pond at Shiba Benten) - Cat Rendered in subtle yet exquisite"Shiba Benten Ike" (Pond at Shiba Benten) is by Kawase Hasui (1883 1957). Excellent shading throughout with light embossing to the lotus leaves and women on the footbridge. First printed in 1929 originally by Kawaguchi & Sakai; this is a later printing by Shobisha from original blocks. Shobisha obtained the original blocks in about 1950. Signed Kawase Hasui with red artist seal "sui". The bottom margin contains the title "Shiba Benten Ike"(Pond at