The Katchen Collection of Netsuke – Part II

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Lot 280
  • 280

CICADA ON LEAF BY TOMOMITSU

Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • CICADA ON LEAFBY TOMOMITSU
  • Signed in an oval reserve Tomomitsu
  • Wood
  • 5.4cm., 2 1/8 in.
The insect emerging from its pupa case which rests on a large folded leaf, the stalk of which forms the himotoshi, the details are delicately carved in variously stained wood.