This is a vintage botanical or zoological illustration, likely from an encyclopedia or scientific publication. It features a detailed depiction of a snake, specifically focusing on the arrangement of its scales. **Fig. 1:** The main illustration shows a snake coiled in a circular pattern. The body is covered in meticulously drawn scales, each individually rendered. The scales are arranged in a striking pattern of red, black, and white, creating a visually dynamic effect. The snake's head is visible at the top left, with a small eye. Labels 'a' and 'b' point to specific areas of the snake. **Fig. 2:** Below the main illustration is a smaller diagram. It shows a circular arrangement with lines dividing it into sections. Within each section are numerous small dots, representing the scales. The diagram seems to be a schematic representation of the scale arrangement, with labels 'a' and 'b' corresponding to areas in the main illustration. The illustration is done in a delicate, hand-drawn style, with fine lines and subtle shading. The background is a pale beige, and the overall aesthetic is reminiscent of 18th or 19th-century scientific illustrations. The text 'TAB. LXXXI' is visible at the top of the image, likely indicating the plate number in the publication.

A vintage illustration of a snake with a detailed scale pattern, accompanied by a schematic diagram of the scale arrangement.

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This is a vintage botanical or zoological illustration, likely from an encyclopedia or scientific publication. It features a detailed depiction of a snake, specifically focusing on the arrangement of its scales. **Fig. 1:** The main illustration shows a snake coiled in a circular pattern. The body is covered in meticulously drawn scales, each individually rendered. The scales are arranged in a striking pattern of red, black, and white, creating a visually dynamic effect. The snake's head is visible at the top left, with a small eye. Labels 'a' and 'b' point to specific areas of the snake. **Fig. 2:** Below the main illustration is a smaller diagram. It shows a circular arrangement with lines dividing it into sections. Within each section are numerous small dots, representing the scales. The diagram seems to be a schematic representation of the scale arrangement, with labels 'a' and 'b' corresponding to areas in the main illustration. The illustration is done in a delicate, hand-drawn style, with fine lines and subtle shading. The background is a pale beige, and the overall aesthetic is reminiscent of 18th or 19th-century scientific illustrations. The text 'TAB. LXXXI' is visible at the top of the image, likely indicating the plate number in the publication.

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