The boar, or inoshishi, is the twelfth sign of the Japanese zodiac, is considered the bravest of the animals and also symbolizes daredevilry. It is also called yamakujira, or “mountain whale”. The fur is neatly incised and accentuated with dark coloration. Himotoshi on the underside and between them the signature TOMOSADA.

Category:

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Subcategory:

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Subject:

Animal

Material:

Wood

Age/Country:

19th Century

Artist:

Tomosada

Provenance/Owner:

Galerie Zacke

Signed:

signed

Type:

Katabori

Height:

34mm mm

Width:

mm

Depth:

mm

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