Netsuke of Snake
Small, intricately carved wooden or lacquered figurine of a snake. The snake's body is coiled with its head raised. The figurine has a reddish-brown color with black spots and shading to indicate texture. The snake's eyes are small and black. The background is plain and light gray. The image titled "Netsuke of Snake" by an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Wood
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 399 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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