{"product_id":"antique-japanese-tsuchi-ningyo-black-clay-scholar-monk-figure-15","title":"Antique Japanese Tsuchi Ningyo Black Clay Scholar Monk Figure 15\"","description":"This monumental antique Japanese tsuchi-ningyo clay figure originates from the late Edo or early Meiji period, offering a commanding wabi-sabi aesthetic. The heavily distressed black finish naturally flakes away from the thick earthenware body, showcasing over a century of authentic age and texture. Hand-pressed interior details and subtle kiln marks firmly establish the provenance of this exceptional piece of regional folk art, a testament to the storied mingei tradition of the 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecs\u003cbr\u003e Maker: Unknown\u003cbr\u003e Year Made: 1870s\u003cbr\u003e Materials: Earthenware clay, pigment\u003cbr\u003e Dimensions: 14.75\" H x 7.5\" W x 6\" D\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eThe figure has extensive, natural loss to the exterior black pigment, exposing the raw earthenware clay beneath. There are no structural cracks or repairs to the heavy ceramic body.","brand":"The Gilded Fossicker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53215046664373,"sku":"M3","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/1327\/8133\/files\/1cd4a1a0-8e25-4729-aac3-7891816db8db.jpg?v=1788568858","url":"https:\/\/thegildedfossicker.com\/products\/antique-japanese-tsuchi-ningyo-black-clay-scholar-monk-figure-15","provider":"The Gilded Fossicker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}