An umimatsu (sea-pine) netsuke of a centipede on a branchBy Kanman (1793-1859), Iwami Province, early 19th centuryThe large centipede making its way around and through the ancient wood, the wood bearing a distinct grain, the centipede's body and legs highly polished to accent the characteristic patina of the umimatsu, signed Kanman saku (made by Kanman) with a kao. 8.5cm (3 3/8in).注脚海松彫根付　枝に蜈蚣　銘 「貫満作（花押）」　19世紀前期Published:Earle, Huthart, p.260, no.229.Burditt, ICK, p.54, figs.19a-19b.