Bronze with a brown patina representing a snail with a very interesting pose. Its
angular pose suggests that it could be exposed in such a way that he would mimic a
real snail going up or down a wall. The texture of the shell and the skin are rather
realistic and emphasize the expression of snail’s long globular eyes. A hole in its mouth
could be used to turn the whole sculpture into an incense burner.
Foundry stamp at the base of the tail
Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912)
Length: 7.5 – Width: 3.5 cm – Height: 6cm