An ivory study of a coiled snake, early 19th century

Estimate

2,500 - 3,000 GBP

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Description

4.3cm., 1 5/8 in.

the reptile is shown tightly coiled forming a compact oval composition with part of its body forming the himotoshi, its eyes inlaid, its belly carved with scales while the back is stippled and stained; unsigned

Provenance

W. W. Winkworth collection
M. T. Hindson collection

Exhibited

Eskenazi, Ltd., June 1998