- Shiba Daimon (The Great Gate at Shiba) - Kabuki actor 'Amsterdam no Asa' (Morning in

'Amsterdam no Asa' (Morning in Amsterdam)

Once taped on the top edge of the verso

you can see the difference

The subtle shimmer on the surface adds a touch of elegance to this already exquisite print

Paper size: 11 x 7 and 7/8 inches (28 x 20 cm)

- Shiba Daimon (The Great Gate at Shiba) - Kabuki actor 'Amsterdam no Asa' (Morning inThe wonderful woodblock print 'Shiba Daimon' (The Great Gate at Shiba) is by Hasui Kawase (18831957). It exhibits excellent shading throughout, with light embossing. First printed in 1926 by the Isetasu publisher, this is a later printing by Shobisha from the original blocks. Shobisha obtained the original blocks around 1950 from Isetasu. Signed 'Hasui' with the red artist seal "sui" in the lower right corner of the image. The left margin contains the