SIGNED SUKEKAZU, MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
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A FINE WOOD OKIMONO [SCULPTURAL ORNAMENT]
SIGNED SUKEKAZU, MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
Intricately and realistically carved as a toad attempting to fend off a snake which has encircled it threateningly, eyes inlaid in pale and dark cowhorn
14.5 cm. wide
SIGNED SUKEKAZU, MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
Intricately and realistically carved as a toad attempting to fend off a snake which has encircled it threateningly, eyes inlaid in pale and dark cowhorn
14.5 cm. wide
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