- Hato (Girl with Doves) - Takeji Asano like cherry blossoms

like cherry blossoms

from the series Renowned Collection of Contemporary Dancers) is by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753–1806)

with some toning also present on the verso

and dated on the bottom margin

This game started in the late Edo period

- Hato (Girl with Doves) - Takeji Asano like cherry blossomsThe charming woodblock print 'Hato' (Girl with Doves) by Kawano Kaoru (19161965) was first self published in the 1950s; this is a later printing. It depicts a long haired girl with three doves against a black background. The large white bow in her hair and the gentle presence of the doves create a charming atmosphere. The girls expression is one of quiet beauty and peacefulness. Its iconic mid century color palette and simple composition convey a