PAIR OF LARGE LACQUERED WOODEN COBRAS, Late 19th century

h cm 63 x l cm 40

Eclectic pair of sculptures depicting two cobras in a defensive posture, finely carved in wood and finished with a vibrant polychrome lacquer. The surfaces are decorated with a geometric scale pattern in tones of ochre, sage green, and earthy red. Both sculptures rest on rectangular bases in gilt and lacquered wood.