An umoregi (bogwood) netsuke of a dragon in a chestnut
By Tsuramitsu (Kanman, 1793-1859), Iwami Province, first half of the 19th centuryThe dragon's body meandering through the chestnut; signed Tsuramitsu to (carved by Tsuramitsu [Kanman]) with a kao. 4.7cm (1 7/8in).
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埋れ木彫根付 栗に竜 銘 「貫満刀(花押)」 19世紀前期Published:Lazarnick, NIA, p.582.Earle, Huthart, p.290, no.260.