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
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
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