Netsuke - Buis, Corne noire - Snake wrapping a human skull - Signed Yukoku - Japon - Période Edo (1600–1868)

Superb boxwood Netsuke depicting a snake wrapping around a human skull. Finely engraved snake scales, with black horn eyes.
Signed by Yukoku with engraving on the back of the skull.

Edo period, 19th century.
In very good condition.

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.