Japanese wood carving of a fisherman with a huge fish
Japanese wood carving of a fisherman with a huge fish
£700.00
Description
A Japanese wood carving of a fisherman balancing a large gourd on top of a huge catfish. The giant catfish is the god of earthquakes in Japan, so perhaps the fisherman is not trying to catch him, but instead is offering a large gourd of sake.
Condition Report:
Good Condition
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Origin | Asian |
Period | 19th Century |
Condition | Good |
Dimensions | 21cm high x 12cm wide x 21cm deep |
Product REF: MA58. 600