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Japanese Unglazed Pottery Figure of a Pedlar Being Stung by a Wasp

About the Item

An unusual and finely made vintage Japanese unglazed pottery figure of a pedlar being stung by a wasp dating from the 20th century. The figure is seated on a rectangular mat and is dressed in traditional wear with a loosely fitted top embroidered to the back and tied with a belt around his waist and wears a pair of short length loosely fitting trousers with his hair tied. He grimaces as a large wasp has landed on his head and appears to have kicked over a basket with his wares spread over the mat. The hand-crafted figure is lightly made in clay and has not been glazed and the figure has an impressed seal mark to the base. Provenance: acquired from the British Art market. In good condition with light wear and small chip to the rim of the basket.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.76 in (7 cm)Width: 2.76 in (7 cm)Depth: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Pottery,Hand-Crafted,Unglazed
  • Place of Origin:
    Japan
  • Period:
    20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Bishop's Stortford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: OR205601stDibs: LU1328229663792

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