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Japanese Metal Work27 of 215A fancy Oitomi sukiyaki/shabu shabu nabe, 1950-1960Sotaro Saegusa cast iron snake okimono
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    Posted 2 years ago

    kwqd
    (1119 items)

    This metal ram is 3.75" long x 3" high x 1.75" wide and weighs 14 ounces. It is magnetic but lighter than it should be, so maybe an alloy, possibly Alnico which is more commonly used to make magnets.

    This ram was probably produced by Saegusa's studio after his death, based on my understanding of the marks used by Saegusa, I am still trying to sort out the various marks used by Saegusa and his studio.

    I may try to put together a complete set of SS okimono for the Japanese zodiac since I am only short five.

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    Comments

    1. racer4four racer4four, 2 years ago
      Your research is fantastic Kevin, you have so much knowledge.
      Saeguso has to be my favourite Japanese designer of okimono. This shows everything great about his work.
    2. Newfld Newfld, 2 years ago
      Beautifully sculpted ram, nice one Kevin
    3. kwqd kwqd, 2 years ago
      Thanks for the nice comment, Karen! His work is very recognizable, isn't it?

      Thanks for the comments, Jenni!

      Thanks for loving my latest Saegusa okimono Alfie21, Jenni, vcal, PhilDMorris, fortapache, ho2cultcha, Karen, jscott0363, RichmondLori, valentino97, dav2no1 and Ben!
    4. kwqd kwqd, 2 years ago
      Thanks Blammoammo!
    5. kwqd kwqd, 2 years ago
      Thank you aura!
    6. kwqd kwqd, 2 years ago
      Thanks Eileen. It is really well done. Light for its size, but magnetic.

      Thanks for loving my ram Eileen and Vynil33rpm!
    7. kwqd kwqd, 2 years ago
      Thank you again Falcon61!

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