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The Great Lantern of the Kannon Temple, Asakusa, 1934 - Wonderful shin hanga image of visitors on the steps at the entrance to Asakusa Kannon Temple, an enormous red paper lantern painted with calligraphy hanging above. A dramatic composition from an intriguing viewpoint, with beautiful rich color in harmonious tones of red and gray. A bold design that would make a terrific framed presentation.
Signed - Shiro, with artist's seal "Shiro saku"
Publisher- Watanabe, Heisei seal, later edition from the original blocks
Artist - Shiro Kasamatsu (1898 - 1991)
Image Size - 14 1/4" x 9 3/8" + margins as shown
Condition - Excellent overall with no issues to report.
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