An umimatsu (sea-pine) netsuke of cicada on a branchIwami Province, late 18th/early 19th century
The large insect resting on a bifurcated branch, with its wings drawn in, the veining of which is carved in crisp relief, a leaf on the branch utilising a small section of pale colour contrasting with the dark material; unsigned. 5.1cm (2in).注脚海松彫根付　枝に止まる蝉　無銘　18世紀後期/19世紀前期

Published:
Earle, Huthart, p.345, no.321.