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Netsuke - Artifacts

Description
Ornament to be hung from belt to carry personal items Cast metal in shape of a Cicada with orange bead at one end and hook in the shape of a scepter at the other These are all protective symbols. Cicada is symbol of resurrection, etc. It all would rattle as a person moved, scaring away evil spirits..
Object ID
1990.032