Snake and Melon (Totoya Hokkei) Antique Japanese Ukiyo-e Woodblock Print Edo Period Vintage Serpent Framed Art Print Frame Style:Natural Frame the scorpion is seen as

Snake and Melon (Totoya Hokkei) Antique Japanese Ukiyo-e Woodblock Print Edo Period Vintage Serpent Framed Art Print Frame Style:Natural Frame the scorpion is seen as"Snake and Melon" is an antique Japanese Ukiyo e woodblock print created by Totoya Hokkei. Ukiyo e, meaning "pictures of the floating world," is a genre of art that emerged in Japan during the Edo period (1603 1868). This print depicts a coiled snake, its head raised and tongue flicking out, alongside a large, ripe melon. The imagery of snake and melon may have symbolic meaning. The snake is seen as a symbol of wisdom and longevity while the melon is

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