Vintage Higuma Bear Carrying Fish koi He was born the second

He was born the second son of Tezuka Gyokudo (1896-1977)

There’s also paper taped to the front of the box

Jizo eases suffering and can often be found along travel routes and paths

This listing is for a splendid raku chawan made around 20 years ago by noted potter

the wooden box is a tiny bit spotty and there are water marks on the interior and exterior

Vintage Higuma Bear Carrying Fish koi He was born the second*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a vintage higuma bear carving from the northern island of Hokkaido, dated 1955. This piece is a little unusual as it depicts a bear carrying a salmon on a wooden pole. It is fashioned from one single block of wood, and is completely hand carved. The signature of the craftsperson can be found on the bottom. The Ainu people