Vintage Finely Carved Signed Bone Memento Mori Netsuke Of Skull & Snake. Art Nouveau

Vintage Finely Carved Signed Bone Memento Mori Netsuke Of Skull & Snake. Art NouveauA finely carved vintage, likely mid 20th century, bone memento mori netsuke of a skull and snake with signature to the base. The netsuke boasts exceptional detail throughout and is in excellent condition with a clear signature. Dimensions Height: 5. 5cm Width: 3. 5cm Depth: 4cm Weight: 78 grams

as does the base of the drawer itself and main compartment

The chair sits on a scroll base fronted by turned horizontal supports

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the outside supporting bars dipping in to the centre and flaring out to each end

The size and condition makes it perfect for use as a linen/blanket storage

a stunning patina built up through 400 years

The napkin ring remains in a good condition overall with some light scratching consistent with age

The chair boasts a symmetrical inlaid slat back over a serpentine front seat

This is a scarce limited edition print of 'Solitude'

The salt cellar is dated 1939 and the pepperette is dated 1940

Both shades show some nibbles to the top and base from use

fully hallmarked for Elkington & Co