Rice Cake Making
by Takeji Asano
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Unsodo
- Source:
- Ukiyo-e.org (via Artelino)
Typical Price
Asano's rendering of traditional mochi-pounding captures a quintessentially Japanese New Year custom with lively composition and warm tones. Genre scenes like this are scarce in his output, which makes them appealing to collectors who want something beyond his landscapes. Prices generally range from $200-$500, representing solid value for a culturally rich subject.
Description
A scene of traditional Japanese rice cake (mochi) making.
