"Akafuku" (Sweet shop Akafuku) is by Katsuyuki Nishijima. Printed in 2004. This store is a very famous sweet shop "Akafuku" in Ise, Mie Prefecture.  The wooden sign says "Akafuku", established in Hoei 4nen (since 1707). This is typical of Nishijima's style. Very bold and strong impression with beautiful contrast. 

Technique: Woodblock 
Paper size: 17 and 1/4 inches wide and 12 and 1/2 inches tall (43.5 x 31.5 cm)
Image size: 14 and 7/8 inches wide and 10 and 1/8 inches tall (38 x 25.5 cm)
Sheet number: 26/500
Date: Printed in 2004
Signed: Hand- Signed "K. Nishijima" on the bottom margin
Condition: Very good condition. Paper scuff on the top edge of verso. (some paper thinning). A few minor ink spots on the bottom margin. They will be easily matted out. Please see the picture. 

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