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Japanese Meiji Carved Wood Skull with Snake Inkwell
| Categories | Far East / Oriental |
| Type | Macabre, Snake |
| Material | Ivory, Wood |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Japan |
| Date or Era | MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) |
| Measuring | 3” x 3” x 3 ½” high |
This Japanese carved wood inkwell is intricately designed in the form of a human skull. A snake, made of ivory, is crafted to slither through the eye sockets and other openings in the skull. The top of the skull features a hinged cover, adorned with a frog finial, which opens to access the inkwell.
Sold for $325 in February 2021
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