Bone netsuke – Human skull and snake, signed Masanobu

Bone or antler netsuke showing a human skull surmounted by a snake.

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Description

Bone or antler netsuke showing a human skull surmounted by a snake. The vanities are a recurring subject in Japanese art and especially among netsuke. You can find many representations of skulls with snakes.

Period

Edo

Signature

Masanobu

 

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