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Antique Japanese Awaji Pottery Tanuki Figure Kintsugi Scholar's Desk Object

About the Item

Antique Awaji pottery water dropper in the form of a Tanuki hovering over his large belly, sake flask, scrotum? 19th century. 2 15" high, 3" long, 1 3/4" deep. Two tiny kintsugi gilt lacquer repairs to ear and mouth of bag, as shown, otherwise excellent condition
  • Creator:
    Awaji Pottery (Workshop/Studio)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Pottery,Molded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Two small kintsugi repairs, as shown.
  • Seller Location:
    Wilton, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU856411577293
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