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An ivory netsuke of a shell cluster.

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An ivory netsuke of a shell cluster.
By Kosu Gyokuyosai, Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Three shells have interior carved scenes and bear titles in Katakana which read from right to left as it was used in the 19th century. 1: Kanazawa. A village in Musashi, 10 Km S. of Yokohama. 2: Enoshima (Beach). A little island in Sagami, near Kamakura, dedicated to the goddess Benten. Name 3: Shichi Ri no Hama (the Seven Ri Beach of Enoshima.). 1 3/4in (4.4cm).