Japanese Works of Art - 20th May 2026

Lot 743

A WOOD AND MOTHER OF PEARL NETSUKE OF A SNAKE

Estimate £800 - £1,200

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Description

A JAPANESE WOOD AND MOTHER OF PEARL SNAKE NETSUKE
MEIJI ERA, 19TH/20TH CENTURY

The reptile depicted with its long body tightly coiled, the eyes inlaid in horn and with a mother of pearl inlay to the top, an old paper collection label underneath, 4.5cm.