Antique Japanese hand carved frog okimono. Well rendered with hand worn original finish. Great condition. 100% bamboo
Age: 1920's
Dimensions: 4 1/4" wide x 6" long x 3 1/2" high
In Japan, the frog, (kaeru), is symbolic of fertility and good fortune, and as the word in Japanese means "to return”, frogs can be linked with things/or people returning to their place of origin. They are lucky to keep around, for frogs promise good fortune and friends, (which will at some...
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