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Signed Masakazu, Meiji period (late 19th century)
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A Wood Articulated Model of a Snake
Signed Masakazu, Meiji period (late 19th century)
The wood snake constructed of multiple carved wood parts joined inside the body; fully articulated with realistic movement, the jaw and tongue movable, teeth of inlaid cow bone, the eyes inlaid dark cow horn
112 cm. long
Signed Masakazu, Meiji period (late 19th century)
The wood snake constructed of multiple carved wood parts joined inside the body; fully articulated with realistic movement, the jaw and tongue movable, teeth of inlaid cow bone, the eyes inlaid dark cow horn
112 cm. long
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