Japanese Showa Period Akita Inu Dog in Cast Iron by Saegusa Sotaro, 1960s

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"三枝惣太郎saegusa sōtarō" - japanese dog statue
shōwa period (1926–1989) signed rear paw.
cast iron h: 18.5 l: 8 d: 19 … more "三枝惣太郎saegusa sōtarō" - japanese dog statue
shōwa period (1926–1989) signed rear paw.
cast iron h: 18.5 l: 8 d: 19 cm
kita inu (japanese: akita inu/あきたいぬ/アキタイヌ akita inu*), also known as "odate inu", is a type of japanese dog and the only large dog breed among the six japanese dog breeds that are national natural monuments. In japan, sending statues and photos of akita dogs means “wishing you a speedy recovery.” in japan, it is a family companion dog known for its loyalty to its owner. Japan's famous loyal dog, hachiko, is the akita dog.

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