Vintage Japanese Cast Bronze Snow Country Folk Figure Ornament Patina BOSa46 Lacquerware Antique Japanese Illustrated Book "Koi

Antique Japanese Illustrated Book "Koi no Gakuya" Attributed to Utagawa Kunisada Edo Period

this mask depicts a wrathful deity or demonic entity

Authentic Hallmark: The base of the vase bears the official stamped seal of the metal craftsman Gyokusen (玉泉)

and human vulnerability

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Vintage Japanese Cast Bronze Snow Country Folk Figure Ornament Patina BOSa46 Lacquerware Antique Japanese Illustrated Book "KoiVintage Japanese Cast Bronze Snow Country Folk Figure Ornament Patina BOSa46 This is a vintage Japanese cast bronze figure ornament depicting a standing folk figure, possibly inspired by rural life in Japans snowy northern regions such as Tohoku. The 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