Vintage sculpture "Snake". ceramics, glaze. Japan, 20th century

The snake in mythology signifies the beginning and the end, life and death. This is one of the revered living creatures, capable of changing skin, tenacious, intelligent creature. The snake is able to penetrate into the most hidden corners. A snake as a design can emphasize social status and protect from ill-wishers. In Japan, the snake is a symbol of the god of thunder and thunderstorm Susanoo.