Width: 3cms
Height: 4.5cms
Date: Circa 1880
Product Code: KPNE34
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From our collection of Japanese fine art and antiques, this fascinating carved-wood Netsuke dating to the Meiji-era (1868-1912) and depicting a human skull, crowned with a Snake attempting to devour a Toad.
This piece is well carved with the patina and natural grain of the wood being used to great effect.
The subject is potentially inspired by the legend of the Jiraiya – a popular, magical Japanese tale from Japanese folklore.
Signed in a tablet to the underside of the jaw. Please feel free to contact us for additional information, images or to arrange a viewing.
Click on the video below to see a slideshow of photographs of this wonderful Netsuke:
Jiraiya
Jiraiya was a ninja who used shape-shifting magic to transform into a giant toad, his arch nemisis is Yasagoro a master of serpent magic. The toad and the snake fighting seen fighting in Japanese art will be representative of this story which was published in 43 installments from 1839 to 1868 and partly illustrated by the famed woodblock artist Kunisada.
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