Bamboo tea scoop in the shape of a cicada by Hayakawa Shōkosai I

Bamboo tea scoop in the shape of a cicada 1891

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This intricately carved bamboo tea scoop, shaped like a cicada, is a testament to the skill of Japanese artist Hayakawa Shōkosai I. Created in 1891, the scoop showcases the artist's mastery of wood carving, capturing the delicate details of the cicada's wings and body. The piece is an example of *netsuke*, small decorative toggles traditionally worn on Japanese clothing, and it is a beautiful example of the artistry that went into everyday objects in Japan. The intricate details and skillful carving of this *netsuke* make it a prized object in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.