Chinese carved in relief wood carving of bear.
A Chinese wood carving, depicting a bear with a fish in its mouth, carved frame integral part of the wooden board, patinated to add a three-dimensional effect, dated 1951 and signed. Height 16.25 inches Length 17.50 Condition - tiny chip on tail of fish. Plaque has a split on the side.
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Dear Amyo Clothier,
Your panel is made in Japan in indeed mid 20th century. I agree 1951 is a date. Its made in Yakumo Japan and called Hokaido Hikuma carving. The inspiration for this carving most likely originates in Swiss.
Nice article:
http://kai-hokkaido.com/en/town_vol33_woodenfigure/
From 1922 on these carvings were made in Yakumo and became a popular Souvenir for tourist who came to Japan. Usually you see the statues but also panels were made to hang on the wall.
Nice panel with a funny background and not so much commercial value i'm afraid.
Regards,
Simon Breider
清峰作 "fresh" "ridge" "made" if translated word by word and not as a name
Thank you !
It would have been nice to have the signature translated.
Thank you