- Guitar wo hiku Neko to Shakushi (Everybody Playing Guitar), 1979 - Sunrise A red Takamizawa publisher seal

A red Takamizawa publisher seal and a Kondo seal also appear on the verso

The contrast between what appear to be delicate petals and the vibrant colors of the cup is truly striking

Artist: Masaya Watabe (b

making it even more captivating

a woman in a formal kimono

- Guitar wo hiku Neko to Shakushi (Everybody Playing Guitar), 1979 - Sunrise A red Takamizawa publisher sealThe very rare and humorous woodblock print Guitar wo hiku Neko to Shakushi (Everybody Playing Guitar) by Takeji Asano features a cat and shakushi depicted as guitar players in a funky, playful style. The lively subject matter reflects the artists distinctive sense of humor and joyful personality. A shakushi is a Japanese kitchen utensil used to scoop rice, also known as a shamoji. It has a round, paddle shaped head attached to a handle. The Japanese