By Kogetsu, early 19th century The wasp gnawing a large hole into the gourd, the smooth gourd pierced with decayed holes, the vine trailing down, the wood well patinated, the wasp's eyes inlaid, signed Kogetsu; with a wood storage box inscribed Kogetsu saku Kibori hechima ni hachi sashi netsuke (Wood sashi netsuke of a loofah gourd and wasp made by Kogetsu). 15.4cm (6cm). (2).