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Japanese Showa Period Dry Lacquer Sculpture of a Duck

About the Item

Showa Period (1926 - 1989) sculpture of a duck resting with its head tucked into its wings. Dry lacquer, or kanshitsu, is a process of layering and manipulating lacquer soaked cloth over a form. Signed by the artist on the rear of the tail: Oosuga Tsutomu.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Lacquer
  • Place of Origin:
    Japan
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1930
  • Condition:
    Details on request.
  • Seller Location:
    Hudson, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A48791stDibs: LU855114298641

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