Japanese Woodblock Print Postcard c. 1941, Year of the Snake carved vesta especially near an entrance or

especially near an entrance or at the foot of a bed

it is intended as a letter opener

is a postcard within the postcard

a bit lighter from lip to shoulders

but it was originally created (in the second half of the 19th century I believe) to house a cricket

Japanese Woodblock Print Postcard c. 1941, Year of the Snake carved vesta especially near an entrance orThis is one of three woodblock postcards I purchased from a seller in Japan, each one welcoming a new year in the zodiac, this one I believe 1941, the year of the snake and what a beautiful thing! According to the Japanese zodiac, those born in the year of the snake are deep thinkers, speak very little. possess tremendous wisdom, and are fortunate in money matters and will always be able to obtain it so I'd say whether born in the year of the snake or