Dorokyo Water Gauge
by Takeji Asano
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Unsodo
- Source:
- Ukiyo-e.org (via Artelino)
Typical Price
The Dorokyo Gorge water gauge is a surprisingly specific and utilitarian subject for a woodblock print, depicting a measurement station along the dramatic river gorge in Wakayama-Nara borderlands. This unusual choice of subject matter makes the print a conversation piece and a rarity in Asano's catalog. Prices are typically $150-$450, with the quirky subject appealing to collectors who value the unexpected.
Description
The Dorokyo Gorge water gauge.
