Bamboo Badger seal of kazan
	Illustrated, Netsuke Familiar and unfamiliar by Raymond Bushell, Page: 99, Plate#52; Refer to I.N.S. Journal- "The Japanese Seal - a Rediscovery," Winter, 2002 issue, Pgs. 20/26; 3. Tanuki, bamboo. 5 x 2 cm.
Translation: Kirisui An ( Name of restaurant or drinking establishment). The tanuki is sort of a patron saint of the eating and drinking industry. Side inscription ( not seen in (photograph) reads " Carved by Kazan." His siganture is just below.

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