An ebony netsuke of a crab on bamboo
By Tsuramitsu (Kanman, 1793-1859), Iwami Province, early 19th centuryThe large crab carved in relief resting on the end of a short section of thick oval bamboo, with a prominent nodal ring; signed Tsuramitsu with a kao. 5.6cm (2?in).
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黒檀彫根付 竹に蟹 銘 「貫満(花押)」 19世紀前期Provenance:Anne Hull Grundy Collection.Published:Hull Grundy, NCIS, figs.82-83.Earle, Huthart, p.271, no.240.