- Ise-Ebi (Japanese Lobster) - Cherry blossoms The print was produced as

The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a novel titled 'Taki Shibuki' (Waterfall Splash) in the literary magazine Bungei Kurabu

Image size: 15 and 7/8  x 11 and 1/4 inches (40

This print captures Kyoto's most iconic festival

There is a pinhead-sized ink spot on the lower right margin

Paper size: 6 and 1/4 inches wide by 6 and 1/2 inches tall (16 x 16

- Ise-Ebi (Japanese Lobster) - Cherry blossoms The print was produced asThe exquisite woodblock print Ise Ebi (Japanese Lobster) by Mokurei Nakagawa (19191979) is a beautifully executed large format work. It depicts a Japanese lobster set against richly textured woodgrains with a subtle shimmer. In Japan, Japanese lobsters are considered lucky charms, and the tradition of using them as New Years decorations continues today. The dynamic composition makes this a truly eye catching piece. Mokurei Nakagawa was born in