An ebony netsuke of a crab on driftwood
By Gyokusho, Iwami Province, early 19th centuryThe crab carved in relief, resting on one end of the striated and layered section of weathered wood; signed Enokawa Gyokusho chokoku (carved by the Eno River by Gyokusho). 7.3cm (2 7/8in).
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黒檀彫根付 流木に乗る蟹 銘 「可愛河玉簫彫刻」 19世紀前期Published:Earle, Huthart, p.313, no.281.