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Japanese Wooden Bear Carving (Kibori Kuma)
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Japanese Wooden Bear Carving (Kibori Kuma)

1900 - 1920
Description

A finely carved Japanese Kibori Kuma, crafted from richly grained wood and depicting a bear mid-stride with a salmon clasped in its jaws. This expressive sculpture hails from Hokkaido, where such carvings became popular in the early 20th century as a fusion of indigenous Ainu artistry and Japanese folk tradition. The bear’s fur is rendered with dynamic, flowing cuts, while the fish is delicately detailed, capturing a moment of primal vitality. A striking piece of cultural heritage and craftsmanship.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1172115
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI3933
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Here at Sinclair's Antiques and Interiors we do our utmost best to ensure all our items are described and photographed to show any flaws or damage such as shrinkage splits, losses or lifts to veneer, repairs or marks. However giving the age and the fact that each piece will have had years of polishing to create its own individual character we cannot describe every minor mark separately and therefore recommend you either visit our warehouse or request extra photographs.

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A finely carved Japanese Kibori Kuma, crafted from richly grained wood and depicting a bear mid-stride with a salmon clasped in its jaws.
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This expressive sculpture hails from Hokkaido, where such carvings became popular in the early 20th century as a fusion of indigenous Ainu artistry and Japanese folk tradition.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The bear’s fur is rendered with dynamic, flowing cuts, while the fish is delicately detailed, capturing a moment of primal vitality. A striking piece of cultural heritage and craftsmanship.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1172115
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3933
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07977 119 787
Location
91 Main Street
Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sinclairs
Verified Since Jul 2017
Items For Sale 590
Items Sold 2,465
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Location: 91 Main Street, Thornton, Fife , KY1 4AQ, United Kingdom
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Japanese Wooden Bear Carving (Kibori Kuma)
Japanese Wooden Bear Carving (Kibori Kuma)
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Japanese Wooden Bear Carving (Kibori Kuma)
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)
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