hashioki

Snake, white with closed eyes and red collar

Origin : Japan

Made of : porcelain - potery

Classification : creatures / other animals

Maker : Natsuno

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About "snake" (hebi - 巳) :

The snake is one of the twelve Chinese zodiac signs which are also used in Japan. In the Chinese zodiac, it's the year of birth which determines the sign as follows :


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Votive plaques with the symbol of the snake
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Pottery figurine for the year of the snake [source]

 

 

 

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