Japanese Akoya Pearl Snake, Silver And Emeralds - Objet De Curiosité, 20th Century

Spectacular decorative object featuring a coiled snake, with particularly lively modeling, made of fine Akoya cultured pearls from Japan, entirely braided by hand.

The sinuous body, of great refinement of execution, is made up of a dense sowing of white pearls with luminous mother-of-pearl, punctuated by darker pearl motifs naturally evoking the pattern of the reptile's skin.

The visual suppleness of movement, accentuated by the coiled composition, lends the ensemble an almost animated presence.

The head and tail, treated in finely chased silver, feature high-quality naturalistic work. The eyes are emphasized by delicate emerald inlays, bringing brilliance and intensity to the piece.

The head and tail, treated in finely chased silver, feature high-quality naturalistic work.

Resting on a blackened wooden base with sober lines, this snake is fully in line with the aesthetics of twentieth-century curiosities, at the crossroads of decorative art and precious objects.

A rare piece in terms of its technique and visual impact, ideal for a refined decoration, a cabinet of curiosities or a collection of singular objects.

Dimensions:

Length: 32 cm

Height: 19 cm

Condition:

Very good condition.

Tiny traces of use, with no impact on the aesthetic quality of the whole.

Materials:

Japanese Akoya cultured pearls, silver, emeralds, wooden base

Era:

XXth century

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