Crazy Giant Carved Cicada with Cast Brass Legs silkscreen underneath on the base are

underneath on the base are Chinese characters

3 1/2" tall x 3 1/2" wide

backed with what appears to be a square of old plexiglas mounted on the inside

who was a rat-catcher hired by the town to lure rats away with his magic pipe

which works well

Crazy Giant Carved Cicada with Cast Brass Legs silkscreen underneath on the base areThis 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