Huge Japanese Ainu Wood Carved Bear - Kibori Kuma holding Sake Cup 4.3kg WO583 Tray or restoration purposes

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Functionality: Traditionally used as a sake flask

Marking (Front-Side Indicator)

The natural indigo dye has beautifully faded and oxidized over a century

Zen-like atmosphere in a modern room

Huge Japanese Ainu Wood Carved Bear - Kibori Kuma holding Sake Cup 4.3kg WO583 Tray or restoration purposesHuge 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