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Hello dear members,
I wanted to show you this statue-bowl, it seems pretty old , First I thought it was a bull or a big cat, ![]() I don't know exactly what it is, a devil ? monster ? Yokai if it's japanese... I wanted first put candy inside but not sure... ![]() Does anybody know were it come from and what it represents ? Kind regards !! |
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It's a cat taking a dump.
![]() Humorous Meji era Japanese writing brush washing pot. You could use it for storing kitty snacks, but I'd wash it thoroughly first. ![]() |
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Hello Kronckew,
thank you for you comment, yes it looks japanese, thank you for the Meiji era. yes maybe a cat on steroïds ![]() |
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Hello,
like a puzzle, found the character seated on it, ( incense burner...) the clue is Kintaro ! No cat or rat on steroids, It is a bear !! ![]() ![]() |
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japanese stylised bear...
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Aha! Showing the seated rider would have obviated the Neko theory.
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