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Wood bear okimono, Japan.

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    Posted 2 months ago

    kwqd
    (1207 items)

    This hand carved wood bear okimono is about 3.5" long x 2.3" high x 2" wide and is not marked. Purchased from a seller in Japan.

    The bear is not a Japanese Zodiac animal. Traditionally, it is a symbol of the guardianship of homes and nature.

    https://japanese.mythologyworldwide.com/the-symbolism-of-the-bear-in-japanese-mythology/

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    1. Newfld Newfld, 2 months ago
      He's a terrific bear, very lifelike I can almost hear him growling :)
    2. kwqd kwqd, 2 months ago
      Thanks, Jenni! That might be my stomach..

      Thanks, Kevin, dav2no1, vcal, fortapache, BHIFOS, Vynil33rpm, PhilDMorris, jscott0363 and Tilted!
    3. kwqd kwqd, 2 months ago
      Thanks, basdgl, chen50, kivatinitz, rgrebov, prettymollie, Reise and Merrill33!

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