Japanese Carved Wood Inro with Cicada Motif

Updated August 7, 2026

A Japanese carved wood sagemono set, likely 20th century. The set includes a four-case inro, a cicada-form netsuke, and a spherical ojime bead, connected by a cord. The inro features a continuous high-relief carving of cicadas on a fruiting branch and is signed with two characters, possibly 'Tozan' (), on the base.<br><br>Inro Netsuke Ojime Sagemono Tozan Japanese Wood Carving Meiji Taisho Showa Cicada<br><br>Dust Factory Auctions offers antique and vintage items that proudly display the natural signs of their age and previous use. We strive to photograph all lots clearly to show the true nature of the items (as images are critical to the description), but please understand we may occasionally miss flaws. For this reason, all items are sold "as-is"; we provide no guarantee or warranties concerning their condition, authenticity, or age. We strongly encourage you to review all photos closely and do your own independent research, as your bid signifies acceptance of these terms.

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