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Japanese Antique Hippopotamus 1940s-1960s / Animal Figurine Object Wabi Sabi

About the Item

Very old Japanese hippopotamus figurine. This figurine dates from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s). It is made by shaping it with a piece of wood and covering it with Japanese paper. The texture of the skin is realistically expressed by the Japanese paper. It is a unique piece and a very rare ornament. It is a one-of-a-kind work. It weighs 300g.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.32 in (13.5 cm)Width: 6.89 in (17.5 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s-1960s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Sammu-shi, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5487232821082
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