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Subject:Japanese Metal Etching / Engraved Plate Identification Please
Posted By: Arthur Aynsley Tue, Dec 28, 2021 IP: 203.91.233.121

I am hoping someone can assist with identifying the artist and the value of the engraved work I have. I purchased this in Tokyo in 1987 when the Bank I worked for sold off a number of the pieces it couldn't display to staff as a charity fundraiser. I understand it was originally a gift to the Bank from the Bank of Yokohama. Can you also assist with the translation of the writing on the back







Subject:Re: Japanese Metal Etching / Engraved Plate Identification Please
Posted By: I.Nagy Thu, Dec 30, 2021

Signature,
一清刻 - Issei-koku - Engraved by Issei
Seal,
一清  - Issei
Apart from the name "Issei" I couldn't find any information on the artist online.
It is not same with the famous Meiji - Taisho era
metal artist Hasegawa Issei 長谷川一清,however,
some auction sites on the net present the works of this Issei as the works of the famous Hasegawa Issei of the Meiji - Taisho era. The signatures and seals are entirely different. I think this Issei was active in the 1970-80s.

Writing on the back,
贈 - Gift to
セキュリテイ パシフィック  - Security Pacific
ナショナルバンク東京支店殿 - National Bank Tokyo Branch
昭和四十七年四月七日 - On April 7th of the 47th Year of Showa Era (1972)
横浜銀行 - From the Bank of Yokohama

Value could be ca. $200-300

With regards,
I.Nagy

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Subject:Re: Japanese Metal Etching / Engraved Plate Identification Please
Posted By: ARTHUR Thu, Dec 30, 2021

Many thanks for your kind response, very helpful


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