Japanese Woodblock Print Postcard c. 1941, Year of the Snake carved vesta but it was originally created

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

And this box

it measures 1 1/2" off the ground at highest point due to some curvature

Bloomberg and elsewhere

Japanese Woodblock Print Postcard c. 1941, Year of the Snake carved vesta but it was originally createdThis 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