The Katchen Collection of Netsuke – Part II

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Lot 302
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CICADA ON DRIFTWOOD BY KANMAN

Estimate
5,000 - 5,500 GBP
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Description

  • CICADA ON DRIFTWOODBY KANMAN
  • Signed Iwami (no) kuni Kanman to with kakihan
  • Ebony, the eyes inlaid with pale horn  
  • 7.3cm., 2 7/8 in.
The large interesting insect, with wings drawn in, on a section of driftwood, forming a compact composition.  

Literature

For a somewhat similar example, see Joe Earle, The Robert S. Huthart collection of Iwami Netsuke, vol.2, p.256, no.224.