- Kudamono Kago (Fruits Basket)- EX-LIBRIS from the calm water surface

from the calm water surface with its reflections to the serene daily life image of a riverside in a mountain village

published by Yoneda Hanga Kobo

This print is a later edition by Aratama Kanko Kai (some people call Ishu Kanko Kai)

(Most likely about $40-$100

the protective lion dog

- Kudamono Kago (Fruits Basket)- EX-LIBRIS from the calm water surfaceThe exquisite still life print, "Kudamono Kago" (Fruits Basket), is by Wako Ito (b. 1945). This large mezzotint print captures various fruits in a woven basket. Each fruit is delicately depicted, from the vibrant red apple to the juicy grapes and pear, creating a feast for the eyes. The subtle gradations of colors are amazingly beautiful, and the superb details of this colored mezzotint print are sure to catch your eye. Wako Ito was born in Hokkaido