Japanese Tanuki And Chagama Ceramic Okimono - Japan

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Object description :

"Japanese Tanuki And Chagama Ceramic Okimono - Japan"

Okimono ceramic sculpture by Seto representing a tanuki in kimono sitting holding a chagama, a kettle.

This piece refers to the legend "bunbuku chagama" in which a tanuki plays a trick on a Buddhist priest by transforming himself into a kettle.
Moreover, the kanji bun and fuku are inscribed on the chagama.

The piece is signed with the artist's seal under the piece.
Small incidents but nothing that alters the beauty of this singular piece.

Japan, Meiji era, 19.5 x 16 x 16.5 cm.

Price: 600 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition

Material: Ceramic
Length: 19,5
Width: 16
Height: 16,5

Reference: 1397488