★ ORIBE YAKI - Vintage Japanese yokai studio pottery - FISHING KAPPA ★
KAPPA is said to be roughly humanoid in form and about the size of a child, inhabiting the ponds and rivers of Japan. It is typically greenish in color, and either scaly or slimy skinned, with webbed hands and feet, and a turtle-like carapace on its back.
Oribe ware (Oribe yaki) is a style of Japanese pottery that first appeared in the 16th century, which is recognized by its glazes and shapes.
Okimono is a Japanese term meaning ornament for display; objet d'art; decorative object.
ORIBE YAKI Japanese Yokai Figurine Kappa Green Artisan Folk Pottery
★ DIMENSIONS : 18.5 cm x 7 cm x 7 cm ★
★ MATERIAL : PORCELAIN - GLAZE - BAMBOO ★
★ ORIGIN : KAPPA DERA, SOGENJI TEMPLE, TOKYO★
★ GREEN - YELLOW - LIGHT BROWN ★
★ THE PAIR IS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED, PLS SEE THE PHOTOS ★
★ MADE IN JAPAN ★