Japanese Old Wood Carving Dog 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Wabisabi

This is a wooden bear, likely made during the Showa era in Japan. The industry of carving wooden bears in Hokkaido began to develop around the Taisho era as souvenirs. During the col...

This is an old Japanese wood carving figurine. It is thought to have been made around the Taisho period to the early Showa period (1912-1950). This is an ornament made using a tree l...

This looks like an old copperware, but it is a wood carving work. It is glossy because it is finished with black lacquer. It is a very delicate and beautiful sculpture. The expression of the lion is cool. Also, the sculpture on the tail is wonderful. It is thought that it was carved on wood such as Japanese cypress. The name of the engraver is also engraved. The name "Kichitaro" is engraved. I don't know the details of this person. There are also small cracks and defects. There is a loss in the lower part of his right ear and part of his tail. And there are lacquer cracks and wood cracks. This is an old one, so there is something like this. Also, in the case of Japanese and Chinese lions, a ball is attached to the left hand, but this is missing. However, it is a work that is quite impressive. It is a rare item...

Do you know Kirin? It is a type of legendary animal that appears in Chinese mythology, and is a spiritual animal that has been passed down in Japan since ancient times. At first glan...

This is a vintage hand-carved wooden bear from Japan. It was crafted in the mid-Showa period (1950s–1970s) and has long been cherished as a traditional folk craft from Hokkaido. The ...

This is an old carved wooden catfish made in Japan. It was made in the early Showa period (1900s-1940s) and is made of zelkova wood, which has a profound and beautiful grain. Zelkova...

This is an old carved wooden fish made in Japan. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and was carefully carved one by one using chestnut wood. The annual ring pattern th...

This is a carved wooden lion made in Japan. It was made during the Edo period (1800s-1860s) and still retains its strength over the years. The material used is cedar wood, and its so...