A Myochin-School Iron Articulated Model of a Snake
A Myochin-School Iron Articulated Model of a Snake

MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY), SIGNED MUNENOBU

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A Myochin-School Iron Articulated Model of a Snake
Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Munenobu
The russet-iron snake constructed of numerous hammered plates joined inside the body, the head carved with scales and fitted with a hinged jaw opening to reveal a movable tongue, eyes finished in shakudo and gilt
41¾in. (106cm.) long