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Japan Huge Antique Pair Quail Sculptures Hand-Carved Red Lacquered

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Fine Pair (2) Quails In A Monumental Size Japan, a fine huge pair (2) of antique quail sculpture hand-carved and red lacquered, Taisho period. Fine old carvings with traces of aged red lacquer. Each body carved from one block of wood in Mingei style. Beautiful mingei (Japan art of the people) Folk Art forms. Notice the carved feathers, heads and feet- wonderful artistic carver's touches! Fine condition for age and with an original silky smooth patina Dimensions: Largest is 20.5 Inches tall and 24 Inches in length and 17 Inches depth, 60 pounds Handmade and hand-carved. Provenance: one pair coming from a private Florida collection. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 17 in (43.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Taisho (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Hand-Carved,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289239419622

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