Netsuke - Elephant ivory - Cranio con rospo e serpente - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)

Netsuke in ivory depicting a toad on a skull, which in turn is holding on its back a serpent, which reaches the base with its long tail, somewhat depicting a union, as they are also connected on the front with their gazes facing the same direction. Excellent condition - natural veining of the ivory - see photos. The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped within 1 or at most 2 business days from the day of payment. The shipping price includes delivery via UPS, TNT, DHL or SDA courier (depending on destination address) with full insurance and professional packaging. Original certificate compiled by Luca Mastromauro, an expert in Japanese art, registered with Milan Chamber of Commerce (No. 2617) , which will be shipped with the lot This item cannot be sold to buyers outside the EU.