Huge Japanese Ainu Wood Carved Bear - Kibori Kuma holding Sake Cup 4.3kg WO583 Bizen Ware providing a stable and curated

providing a stable and curated presentation that highlights its best features

made of lacquered wood and leather straps

Ends: The cut ends show natural aging

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

The Artwork: "Kanau" (叶)

Huge Japanese Ainu Wood Carved Bear - Kibori Kuma holding Sake Cup 4.3kg WO583 Bizen Ware providing a stable and curatedHuge 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