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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)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1940s-1960s
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Sammu-shi, JP
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5487232821082
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- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Choseigun, Japan
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
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