Ivory. Beard, claws, and scales very subtly engraved and darkened. A kind of Manj?, depicting a dragon winding through stylised clouds. Finely polished on the back. Natural Himotoshi. This appears to be a commissional work. ? ca. 5.6, diameter 0.5cm. Sign.: Toyomasa, rokuyyukyo sai (at the age of 69) on the flat back, cf. MCI p. 948ff. Condition A. Please note that objects made of ivory, rhinoceros horn and turtle shell, due to Cites regulations can only be sold within the European Community. At present the export in third countries is prohibited.