Sake Brewer
杜氏
by Wada Sanzo
- Date:
- c. 1940
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
Typical Price
The sake brewer (toji) subject combines Japan's celebrated brewing tradition with Wada's documentary eye for working methods. Sake-related imagery has crossover appeal for collectors of Japanese food and drink culture. Lifetime Watanabe editions of this popular Occupations subject fetch $500-$1,200, while posthumous reprints are $200-$600. The series as a whole offers excellent value.
Description
A master sake brewer overseeing the fermentation process in a traditional brewery.
