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Posted 3 months ago
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This hand carved wood bear okimono is about 3.5" long x 2.3" high x 2" wide and is not marked. Purchased from a seller in Japan.
The bear is not a Japanese Zodiac animal. Traditionally, it is a symbol of the guardianship of homes and nature.
https://japanese.mythologyworldwide.com/the-symbolism-of-the-bear-in-japanese-mythology/
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He's a terrific bear, very lifelike I can almost hear him growling :)
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