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This listing is for a vintage Sasano ittobori woodcarving of a rooster made around 20-30 years ago. It is fashioned from a single piece of wood and is entirely hand-painted. Please read below regarding the condition of the item.
Sasano ittobori refers to woodcarving from the Sasano area of Yonezawa in Yamagata Prefecture. It is a traditional 1200 year old carving technique traced back to the construction of Sasano Kannon temple in 807. Craftsmen carve out birds such as roosters and hawks from single pieces of wood. A special chisel called a chijire is used to strip the bark from the wood, and another type called a sarukiri is used to cut out the shape of the bird and add detail to the carving. Sasano-ittbori is sometimes painted although the wings are left unpainted because the moisture from the paint will cause the wood to lose its flexibility. The wood used for Sasano-ittobori carving comes from koshiabura and enjyu trees because they are strong yet flexible. Both trees are widely believed to be auspicious, therefore sasano carvings are given to bring good luck and prosperity.
Size
H.26.7cm (10.5”)
Condition
Overall it’s in very good condition aside from the back broken off the rooster’s comb.
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**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico: EMS Express 10-15 days.
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