Huge Japanese Ainu Wood Carved Bear - Kibori Kuma holding Sake Cup 4.3kg WO583 Bizen Ware Artist Signed: Comes in its

Artist Signed: Comes in its original wooden storage box (Tomobako) which is signed and sealed by the artist

Atmosphere: The fluid brushwork captures the fox's cunning expression and the texture of the robes

Indoor Sanctuary: Place it on a shelf

Ends: The cut ends show natural aging

Wall Decor: Hang it on a wall as a piece of industrial or rustic art

Huge Japanese Ainu Wood Carved Bear - Kibori Kuma holding Sake Cup 4.3kg WO583 Bizen Ware Artist Signed: Comes in itsHuge Japanese Ainu Wood Carved Bear Kibori Kuma holding Sake Cup 4. 3kg WO583 This is an exceptionally large and heavy Showa era Japanese wood carved bear (Kibori Kuma), a traditional folk art (Mingei) of the Ainu people of Hokkaido. Unlike the typical bear with a salmon, this rare collector's piece depicts a bear sitting contentedly and holding a ceramic Sake cup (Choko) in its paws. Key Features: Rare & Humorous Design: A unique variation where the