Title : Snake Shop

Artist : Asai Kiyoshi

Date : Late 20th century.

Details : Asai Kiyoshi: Snake Shop - Artelino

Source : artelino - Japanese Prints
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Description : 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.

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