Null Eiichi Kotozuka (Japanese, 1906-1981). Color woodblock print titled "Cherry…

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Eiichi Kotozuka (Japanese, 1906-1981). Color woodblock print titled "Cherry Blossoms" depicting a blooming branches extending from the lower left to the center of the page. With a seal in the lower right corner. Height: 17 3/4 in x width: 11 3/4 in.

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Eiichi Kotozuka (Japanese, 1906-1981). Color woodblock print titled "Cherry Blossoms" depicting a blooming branches extending from the lower left to the center of the page. With a seal in the lower right corner. Height: 17 3/4 in x width: 11 3/4 in.

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