Description:
Kiyoshi Saito (1907-1997) Tower of Yasaka Kyoto, Japan, 1958, 62/100, self-carved and printed with a title on the back of the frame, depicting a moonlit pagoda against a ground with wood grain in gray tones, signed "Kiyoshi Saito" in English with a red square seal "Kiyoshi" in Japanese, framed and glazed, sight size 20 1/2 x 13 7/8 in.
Estimate $700-900
Not examined out of frame. good condition.
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Keywords
Kiyoshi Saito, Tower of Yasaka Kyoto, Kyoto, JapanSuhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263
Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
Asian Works of Art
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