- Teppai (Bamboo Raft) - Katsuyuki Nishijima The snow-covered wooden boats against

The snow-covered wooden boats against the backdrop of the sunrise lake will take your breath away

A faintest smudge on the top margin which will be matted out

Lightly embossed

and two little stars on the sky add a heartwarming atmosphere

This charming work depicts a cat watching over a sick boy at his side

- Teppai (Bamboo Raft) - Katsuyuki Nishijima The snow-covered wooden boats againstThe remarkable small format woodblock print " Teppai" (Bamboo Raft) is by Toraji Ishikawa (18751964) and was printed in Taish 7 (1918). Around 19171918, Ishikawa traveled to Taiwan, where he created a number of works depicting its harbors, boats, and everyday waterfront life. This print portrays a teppai, a traditional Taiwanese raft made by lashing together the trunks of large bamboo. Commonly used for fishing and transportation, these distinctive