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Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Mingei Figurine Object Wabisabi
About the Item
This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a fish.
It is a wood carving from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is carved from cedar wood.
This wood carving is attached to a free hook used in hearths.
Fish are considered lucky charms because they "call water" and are also meant to prevent fire accidents.
The wood carving is very beautiful with a black tinge.
The smiling expression on the face is very cute.
A very rare wood carving with a wabi-sabi aesthetic.
It weighs 500g.
- Dimensions:Height: 5.12 in (13 cm)Width: 11.42 in (29 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1860s-1900s
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- Seller Location:Sammu-shi, JP
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5487236086272
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