- Guitar wo hiku Neko to Shakushi (Everybody Playing Guitar), 1979 - Sunrise ' with the artist's red

'  with the artist's red seal

The contrast between what appear to be delicate petals and the vibrant colors of the cup is truly striking

A red Takamizawa publisher seal and a Kondo seal also appear on the verso

Kaoru Saito depicts a small cottage nestled quietly in the brush

The wonderful woodblock print "Kacho-zu Fusuma-e” (Birds and Flowers) is by Eitoku Kano (1543-1590)

- Guitar wo hiku Neko to Shakushi (Everybody Playing Guitar), 1979 - Sunrise ' with the artist's redThe very rare and humorous woodblock print Guitar wo hiku Neko to Shakushi (Everybody Playing Guitar) by Takeji Asano features a cat and shakushi depicted as guitar players in a funky, playful style. The lively subject matter reflects the artists distinctive sense of humor and joyful personality. A shakushi is a Japanese kitchen utensil used to scoop rice, also known as a shamoji. It has a round, paddle shaped head attached to a handle. The Japanese