A boar-tusk netsuke with a dragon By Tsuramitsu (Kanman, 1793-1859), Iwami Province, early 19th century Carved in relief with a running dragon, the design continuing over two facets of the tusk; signed Iwami-no-kuni Kakuhodo Tsuramitsu to (carved by Kakuhodo Tsuramitsu [Kanman] of Iwami Province) with a kao. 10.6cm (4¼in). Fußnoten 猪牙彫根付 竜 銘 「石見国鶴峯堂貫満刀（花押）」 19世紀前期 Published: Burditt, ICK, p.54, figs.17a-17b. Earle, Huthart, p.229, no.197. According to his descendants, the correct reading of the carver's name is Tsuramitsu. Kanman was his probable nickname.
A boar-tusk netsuke with a dragon By Tsuramitsu (Kanman, 1793-1859), Iwami Province, early 19th century Carved in relief with a running dragon, the design continuing over two facets of the tusk; signed Iwami-no-kuni Kakuhodo Tsuramitsu to (carved by Kakuhodo Tsuramitsu [Kanman] of Iwami Province) with a kao. 10.6cm (4¼in). Fußnoten 猪牙彫根付 竜 銘 「石見国鶴峯堂貫満刀（花押）」 19世紀前期 Published: Burditt, ICK, p.54, figs.17a-17b. Earle, Huthart, p.229, no.197. According to his descendants, the correct reading of the carver's name is Tsuramitsu. Kanman was his probable nickname.
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