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She: The Snake

The sixth creature in the Chinese Zodiac is the snake, denoted by the onomatopoeic character 'She'. Those born after Chinese New Year (or early in subsequent years) in the years 1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 are (or will be) born in the Year of the Snake. This print would make a lovely gift for lovers of snakes or those born in the Year of the Snake. Snake people are reputed to be deep thinkers, wise, mystic, graceful, soft-spoken, sensual, creative, prudent, shrewd, ambitious, elegant, cautious, responsible, calm, strong, constant, and purposeful.

 

This is an original linoleum block print in black water-based ink on Japanese kozo (or mulberry) paper. The block is hand-carved and printed by hand by burnishing with a barren. The sheets are 8" by 12.5" (20.3 cm by 31.8 cm). The edition is limited to 30 prints.

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Uploaded on April 1, 2008
Taken on March 24, 2008