Rare Japanese Boxwood Articulated Snake

DESCRIPTION: Rare Japanese articulated snake composed of boxwood with intricate scale and eye details. Designed with mechanical naturalistic tongue. These types of snakes are made of iron and wood, Normally the iron versions were crafted by Michonin Armour makers.
CIRCA: Meiji Period.
ORIGIN: Japan
DIMENSIONS: (Diameter at head: 28mm) (L: 26")

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