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A SILVER JIZAI (ARTICULATED) SNAKE
Meiji era (1868-1912),
late 19th/early 20th century
Finely worked in silver with well-rendered
details and fitted with a hinged jaw opening to
reveal a movable forked tongue, the reptile’s
eyes inlaid in gilt with black pupils; unsigned;
with a wood storage box.
66.5cm (26 3/16in) long. (2).

£15,000 - 20,000
JPY2,200,000 - 2,900,000
US$20,000 - 26,000

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