Catalog record · 目録番号 125671

Snake Shop

Artist / 作者: Ikezumi Kiyoshi生悦住喜由
Date / 年代: 1967-1999
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Reiwa / artelino
Digital image / 画像: 1030 × 1200 px
Published by / 公開者: 水野ナギ

Catalog note / 解説

A "Hebi-ya" ("Snake Shop") in a modern brick building. The store sells various kind of snake for Chinese medicine. The large lantern in front advertises for "Mamushi-zake" which is "mamushi" (Japanese copperhead snake, a type of poisonous snake) pickled in strong liquor. The drink has been regarded as great energy booster.

Image record / 画像情報

Artelino · Late 20th century. · artelino

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