A natural wood vessel

A natural wood vessel
Taisho (1912-1926) or Showa (1926-1989) era, early 20th century
Carved of a large gnarled section of burl wood with an intentional opening on the lower left in an irregular form echoing the shape of a tree trunk, applied with a cicada crawling up the front among vine leaves inlaid in coloured bone scattered over the surface, with a removable metal liner; unsigned. 38cm (15in) high.