Vintage Japanese Cast Bronze Snow Country Folk Figure Ornament Patina BOSa46 Lacquerware Color: The vivid contrast between

Color: The vivid contrast between the glossy red surface and the darker recessed areas is a hallmark of traditional Japanese lacquerware

Antique Japanese Illustrated Book "Koi no Gakuya" Attributed to Utagawa Kunisada Edo Period

and human vulnerability

**Provenance & Authenticity:** This set comes with its original wooden box (Tomobako)

Vintage Japanese Cast Bronze Snow Country Folk Figure Ornament Patina BOSa46 Lacquerware Color: The vivid contrast betweenVintage Japanese Cast Bronze Snow Country Folk Figure Ornament Patina BOSa46 This is a vintage Japanese cast bronze figure ornament depicting a standing folk figure, possibly inspired by rural life in Japans snowy northern regions such as Tohoku. The figure appears to be wearing heavy traditional winter clothing, giving the piece a strong snow country atmosphere. The person is shown holding a large paddle like object close to the face or chest. This