Japanese Carved Wooden Bear

Name: Japanese Carved Wooden Bear
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1167273
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Description

A bold and beautifully carved wooden bear, capturing the dynamic spirit of traditional Hokkaido craftsmanship. Shown mid-roar with its mouth agape and teeth exposed, the bear’s powerful stance radiates energy and presence. The fur is rendered with deep, rhythmic carving, while the polished finish highlights the wood’s natural grain and tonal variation, lending warmth and realism.

This style of carving is rooted in the Ainu tradition of northern Japan, where bears are revered as sacred creatures—symbols of strength, protection, and the vitality of nature. The sculpture’s expressive detail and commanding form make it more than a decorative object; it is a cultural emblem infused with meaning.

Physical Dimensions

Height

39cm (15.35")

Width

57cm (22.44")

Depth

33cm (12.99")

Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1167273

Dealers Internal Reference

SAI3867

Dealers Notes

All measurements are done to the widest point .

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Description

A bold and beautifully carved wooden bear, capturing the dynamic spirit of traditional Hokkaido craftsmanship.

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Shown mid-roar with its mouth agape and teeth exposed, the bear’s powerful stance radiates energy and presence.

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The fur is rendered with deep, rhythmic carving, while the polished finish highlights the wood’s natural grain and tonal variation, lending warmth and realism.

This style of carving is rooted in the Ainu tradition of northern Japan, where bears are revered as sacred creatures—symbols of strength, protection, and the vitality of nature. The sculpture’s expressive detail and commanding form make it more than a decorative object; it is a cultural emblem infused with meaning.