This is a Japanese Bizen ware (Bizen-yaki) ceramic dog figurine, crafted by the kiln Toseien under the potter Kimura Toho. It is an unglazed stoneware ornament that includes a wooden box base and a maker's paper insert.
The figurine depicts two short-snouted dogs playfully positioned together. The surface displays the natural earthy tones characteristic of Bizen pottery, featuring a textured, unglazed finish with subtle reddish-brown and grayish color variations created during the firing process. An incised maker's mark is present on the underside.
Size:
Height: 12.0 cm / 4.72 in
Width: 17.5 cm / 6.89 in
Depth: 13.5 cm / 5.31 in
Weight: 900 g / 1.98 lbs
Condition:
The ceramic figurine shows signs of aging and previous handling, including minor surface wear and natural firing variations. The accompanying wooden box is missing its lid and shows surface wear.
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