Black persimmon wood, fine carved and engraved. Two puppies lying down on so-called Zabuton (hassock). Sign.: Sansha, MCI on p. 695 mentioned with an almost identical piece in the British Museum, dated early 19th century. See also La. p. 913, depicting a similar subject, but accounting it for the 18th century. Width 3.8cm. Condition A/B.