Title

Japanese Netsuke of a snake, 19th century. Artist: Unknown

Caption

Japanese Netsuke of a snake, one of the twelve animals of the Japanese Zodiac, from the V&A's collection, 19th century.

Date

Nov 30, 1999

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/CM Dixon

Reference

HRM19B77_157

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

50,5Mb (2,7Mb) / 16,7in x 11,8in / 5001 x 3530 (300dpi)

Keywords

animal country reptile coiled snake science museum color colour Japan Japanese astrology carved location century image studio shot artefact zodiac artifact curled up 19th century Victoria and Albert Museum nineteenth century CM Dixon Museum of Ornamental Art netsuke object Victoria & Albert Museum wood Unknown V&A Dixon CM animal likeness CM Dixon Mike Dixon CM Dixon wood object