{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-cast-bronze-snow-country-folk-figure-ornament-patina-bosa46","title":"Vintage Japanese Cast Bronze Snow Country Folk Figure Ornament Patina BOSa46","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\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\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Japanese Cast Bronze Snow Country Folk Figure Ornament Patina BOSa46\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a vintage Japanese cast bronze figure ornament depicting a standing folk figure, possibly inspired by rural life in Japan’s snowy northern regions such as Tohoku.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure appears to be wearing heavy traditional winter clothing, giving the piece a strong snow country atmosphere. The person is shown holding a large paddle-like object close to the face or chest. This may represent a traditional wooden tool used in rural daily life, perhaps for mixing miso, pickles, or other foods in a large wooden tub, though the exact meaning of the object is uncertain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bronze has a distinct dark green and black aged patina, with lighter oxidized highlights settled into the recessed details. The robe or winter garment is decorated with repeating flower or star-like textured patterns on the back and sides, adding to its folk-art character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rugged surface texture, expressive form, and rustic subject matter give this piece the feeling of Japanese mingei folk art and regional bronze sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 20.0 cm \/ 7.9 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 6.3 cm \/ 2.5 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1100 g \/ 2.43 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eThe bronze figure exhibits signs of aging, including surface wear, minor scuffs, and natural metal oxidation. 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