† A RARE WOOD KISERUZUTSU DEPICTING A SINIOUS DRAGONUnsignedJapan, 19th centuryOf senryu-zutsu type, of clever conception and skillfully carved as a sinuous dragon with curled tail, neatly incised scales, roughly textured horns, trailing whiskers, and inlaid dark pupils, its body elegantly writhing around the pipe.LENGTH 22.8 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear, traces of use to wear the pipe is inserted, few tiny nicks.13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer’s premium – only for buyers within the EU.