Crazy Giant Carved Cicada with Cast Brass Legs silkscreen 1 1/8" thick

1 1/8" thick

the date seems about right

clear and completely readable

underneath on the base are Chinese characters

which were signed by their owner not once by twice--first one the underside of the box top in 1927

Crazy Giant Carved Cicada with Cast Brass Legs silkscreen 1 1/8" thickThis crazy thing. I couldn't resist it, and since cicadas are symbols of personal renewal and transformation, surely a giant cicada must emit powerful positive energy! The body was hand carved, and the legs appear to be cast brass, connected to the body by small posts aided by glue, which is visible in spots. Seems to me this one would make a pretty unforgettable gift, especially for someone in a period of transition! 10 3 8" long; 6 1 2" across at