~ MEMENTO MORI

~ MEMENTO MORI
~ in three-piece carved ivory, representing the upper part of a human skull on which a snake is coiled in three turns. Snake eyes inlaid with black ink highlights.
Japan, 19th century.
Height : 5 cm - Width : 4.5 cm - Depth : 5.5 cm
Gross weight : 94g (Wear)