An Extremely Fine and Detailed Large Carved Wood Skull

An Extremely Fine and Detailed Large Carved Wood Skull
Signed in a 'cartouche' - Dai Nihon Sentai Sukeyuki (Izumi Sukeyuki) 1838-1920

Meiji Period / Late 19th Century

A very large example of a Japanese, Meiji Period carved boxwood skull, displaying a superbly detailed anatomically correct model of a Human skull with a Snake entwined around and through the eye socket, and skull. The skull displays an amazing deep colour and superb patina.

Provenance:
Ex Private UK collection
Ex Finch and Co
Ex Private London collection