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Japanese Showa Period Dry Lacquer Sculpture of a Duck

$7,500

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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.

Details

  • 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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    Ships From: Hudson, NY
  • Return Policy

    This item cannot be returned.

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