The Katchen Collection of Netsuke – Part II

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Lot 295
  • 295

STYLISED CICADA

Estimate
3,500 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • STYLISED CICADA
  • Unsigned
  • Stag antler
  • 13.3cm., 5 1/4 in.
Of stylised form, the head at the top and the simplified wings drawn in for compactness, the antler stained and bearing a fine patina.

Catalogue Note

This example is either an obi-hasami netsuke or more probably a small kiseruzutsu, the pipe locking into an oval hole towards the base and passing through a hole beneath the chin.