Antique Japanese Wild Mulberry Wood Frog Ca.1954
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Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Sculpture: Pre 1960: Item # 1487799
Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Sculpture: Pre 1960: Item # 1487799
Please refer to our stock # pc185 when inquiring.
$850.00
Written on the inside of the original box is the artists' testimonial to this piece. Carved by famed carver Terada Keitaro (artist name : Kei'in) when he was 71 and his retirement piece. Carved in Showa 29 (1954) he went into Ryozen-zan mountain in Shiga Prefecture and found the perfect wild mulberry wood for his final masterpiece. He states he put his whole spirit and soul into this piece. Signed and in excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote.