Box wood Bunchin style
	Refer to I.N.S. Journal-"The Japanese Seal-a Rediscovery," Winter, 2002 issue, Pgs. 20/26; 2. Seal with saddle grip and colophons on two sides, boxwood. 2.5 x 3 cm. (Note metal staple carver has purposely added.)
Translation: Yoji Injin O Tsukuru ( Gree time whould be used to carve seals). Colophon translation, front: On October 5 in the fall of the Year of the Snake (1905 ), this gift is dedicated to my grandchild who will be favoreed with both fortune and success ibn his school": side:" Carved by his grandfather, with congratulations."

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