Vintage Higuma Bear Okinomo tachikichi plates and layers of gofun are

and layers of gofun are painted over the eyes

The cracks are there to provide water permeability and ventilation

Konishi Shogoro is involved in both the production and development of lacquerware for both commercial and private use

1927) is the 10th generation master from the Chozaemon family dynasty of Ohi potters in Ishikawa Prefecture

Vintage Higuma Bear Okinomo tachikichi plates and layers of gofun are*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, made about 50 years ago. The texture of the fur is finely carved, and the entire bear is hand carved from one single piece of wood. Newer items carved by the Ainu have shiny stained finishes, however older pieces like the one in this listing have a more