Posted 12 years ago
fritzy1976
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I bought this at a shrine sale in Japan about 17 years ago. I had to carry this thing through Tokyo in my backpack for the afternoon to get it home. It weighs 15-20 pounds but it was well worth it. This is my favorite piece that I own. It is cast iron measuring 12 1/2" x 10 1/2" x 5". The ball is a separate piece.There are no identifying markers on it. Does anyone know how can I tell how old it may be?Thanks.
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sorry i cant help with any info. , just had to say, i see why u packed it across the big water, it spoke to me too!
I love me some Foo too;}
This is really lovely.
I will tell you that in the 70s they repro'd the heck out of anything Asian. It was a big push and flooded the market. The same has been done with bronzes, blown glass (TJ Maxx) etc. I have no idea if this is old or not, but I would guess, repeat guess, it is from the 70s.
Great 'stach too! I should post my Foos...
I know nothing about asian art but can say, by what you said, that it at least 17 yrs old. I'm the wild card so don't take me seriously. I do like it a lot.