Japanese Woodblock Print Postcard c. 1941, Year of the Snake men It is signed on the

It is signed on the bottom with what appears to read P

but I love it so much

it makes sense that there would be a tradition in Japan of carving toads like this one that could be carried in a pocket—and surely this lovely little one would bring good fortune wherever he goes

boat-shaped Japanese pottery bowl is a study in contrasts

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Japanese Woodblock Print Postcard c. 1941, Year of the Snake men It is signed on theThis 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