{"product_id":"huge-japanese-ainu-wood-carved-bear-kibori-kuma-holding-sake-cup-4-3kg-wo583","title":"Huge Japanese Ainu Wood Carved Bear - Kibori Kuma holding Sake Cup 4.3kg WO583","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHuge Japanese Ainu Wood Carved Bear - Kibori Kuma holding Sake Cup 4.3kg WO583\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThis is an exceptionally large and heavy \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003eShowa-era\u003c\/b\u003e Japanese wood-carved bear (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"78\"\u003eKibori Kuma\u003c\/i\u003e), a traditional folk art (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"116\"\u003eMingei\u003c\/i\u003e) of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"131\"\u003eAinu people\u003c\/b\u003e of Hokkaido. Unlike the typical bear with a salmon, this rare collector's piece depicts a bear sitting contentedly and holding a ceramic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"280\"\u003eSake cup (Choko)\u003c\/b\u003e in its paws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRare \u0026amp; Humorous Design:\u003c\/b\u003e A unique variation where the bear is portrayed as a festive character holding a real ceramic cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMasterful Ainu Craftsmanship:\u003c\/b\u003e Features the classic \"Kebori\" (hair-carving) technique, with deep, rhythmic strokes creating a lifelike fur texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMassive Weight \u0026amp; Size:\u003c\/b\u003e At \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003eover 4.3kg (9.6 lbs)\u003c\/b\u003e, this is a solid, high-impact piece for home decor or an art collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShowa Era Vintage:\u003c\/b\u003e A genuine mid-20th-century piece with a rich, dark finish and warm reddish-brown undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 32.0 cm \/ 12.6 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e 25.0 cm \/ 9.8 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDepth:\u003c\/b\u003e 23.0 cm \/ 9.1 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 4367 g \/ 9.63 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Wood (solid), Ceramic (cup)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Vintage condition with great character. The wood is solid and heavy. There are minor natural wood cracks and surface scuffs consistent with its age. The ceramic cup is securely held in the bear's paws. 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