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Japanese Antique Stone Statue Frog 1860s-1920s / Sculpture Wabisabi

About the Item

This is a stone carved frog made in Japan. It was made between the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s), and is an atmospheric sculpture with a long history. In Japan, frogs have long been a popular good-luck charm, with the meaning of “safe return” or "good fortune returns". Since this work has spent many years outdoors, the surface has traces of moss that has naturally grown on it, giving the entire piece a subdued green patina. Its appearance truly reflects the passage of time and has the power to quietly draw in the viewer's heart. The rugged and simple carving has a somewhat humorous presence, and the spirit of the uniquely Japanese “wabi-sabi” is alive and well in this piece. It is a one-of-a-kind gem that radiates presence as a garden stone or as an indoor art piece. Weight: 2.5kg _________________________________________ Our Philosophy Objects always tell the truth. All I can do is just to face with them sincerely and give them deep affection as much as I can. There is no boundary of nationalities and of eras in beauty. But I think now is the time we choose 'Japanese style' and it will be the best way to remind us of what we are losing today and to question us about an essence of beauty again. I hope that you can touch the memories which the objects here have, feel and think of something invisible but exists undoubtedly.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.93 in (12.5 cm)Width: 5.91 in (15 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860s-1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chōsei District Nagara, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10403244694142

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