{"product_id":"antique-decorative-bear-figure-japanese-carved-cedar-kibori-kuma-folk-art","title":"Antique Decorative Bear Figure, Japanese, Carved Cedar, Kibori Kuma, Folk Art","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Stock # 18.8146\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is an antique decorative bear figure. A Japanese, carved cedar Kibori Kuma, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eEnthusiastically carved and fascinating study of the large riverside predator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eEbonised cedar carved to a striking standard of detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003ePresented upon a later Belgian marble plinth with protective baize to base\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eThe hirsute bear proudly holds its catch within his mouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eRepresents an Ussuri brown bear with chum salmon, a prized food source for the Ainu peoples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eNotice the quality fur detail and the scales of the fish, presenting superb craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eOriginating in Yakumo and Hokkaido prefectures, farmers carved these bears in colder seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a distinguished antique decorative bear figure, with superb detail to the hand-carved body. Delivered ready to enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMax Width: 30.5cm (12'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Depth: 20cm (7.75'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Height: 19.5cm (7.75'')\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Fine Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57607342883189,"sku":"18.8146","price":985.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/9077\/files\/18.8146-1.jpg?v=1790323648","url":"https:\/\/www.londonfine.co.uk\/products\/antique-decorative-bear-figure-japanese-carved-cedar-kibori-kuma-folk-art","provider":"London Fine Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}