Japan Tall Old Kappa Folk Art Garden Water Deity – Brilliant Colors, 13″
$495.00
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Japan an old Kappa Folk Art garden water deity or river child- protector of children along waters’ edge. Beautifully shaped in colorful glazed ceramic, this work of art carries a fish under right arm..
Dimensions: 13 inches tall and 7 inches wide
An unusual seldom seen work of art suitable for an adventurous, indoor display or even for a fantastic garden. It is heavily glazed so is water resistant..
Only one.
History:
A kappa (lit. river child), also known as kawataro is a folk art character found in traditional Japanese folklore. The name is a combination of the words kawa (river) and wappa, a variant form of warawa (child) Kappa are distinguished as having a small pool of water suspended on top of their head, signifying their life force and habitat.Kappa have been used to warn children of the dangers lurking in rivers and lakes.
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We have been dealing in authentic Japanese antique garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for many years. Our president personally travels to Japan each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique ornament to ensure its old age, authenticity, and quality condition.
We are members of the North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA) specializing for ten years now in old and authentic Japanese garden ornaments.
We have been dealing in authentic Japanese and Chinese Fine art, antiquities, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. The president personally travels to Japan and China each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition. After accumulating a group, they are imported to Vermont and Maine in large containers. This method keeps shipping costs low and enables us to offer them to you at reasonable prices. We carefully pack and ship to clients all-over the USA and at reasonable shipping costs.
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