A buffalo-horn netsuke of a snail
By Tsuramitsu (Kanman, 1793-1859), early 19th centuryCarved in high relief, the snail slithering over a shoot, its optic feelers fully extended; signed Iwami-no-kuni Tsuramitsu to (carved by Tsuramitsu [Kanman] of Iwami Province) with a kao. 6.3cm (2?in).
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水牛角彫根付 若葉に蝸牛 銘 「石見国貫満刀(花押)」 19世紀前期Published: Burditt, ICK, p.48, figs.2a-2b.Rokusho 20, p.51, no.66.Earle, Huthart, p.268, no.237.