An umimatsu (sea-pine) netsuke of cicada on a branch
Attributed to Tsuramitsu (Kanman, 1793-1859), Iwami Province, early 19th centuryThe large insect carved in relief, resting on a branch, the umimatsu of variegated colour and somewhat worn; signed with partially erased characters Iwami . . . no ju . . . kore o tsukuru (This was made by . . . of Iwami Province). 7cm (2?in).
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海松彫根付 枝に止まる蝉 銘 「石見囗住囗作之」 19世紀前期Published:Earle, Huthart, p.245, no.212.