White Porcelain Japanese Namazu Ōnamazu Catfish Sculpture or Bookend

Description

Japanese porcelain Namazu sculpture is large and heavy enough to function as a bookend. Namazu, also called Onamazu, is a … more Japanese porcelain Namazu sculpture is large and heavy enough to function as a bookend. Namazu, also called Onamazu, is a catfish that lived under the ocean, which was the source of earthquakes in Japanese mythology.

Lovely details and texture abound, from the waves that surround the base to the scales across the body and fine lines along the tail and gills. It is full of texture, soft organic curves, and movement.

Two are available, sold separately. They match with the exception that one is closed-mouthed, and one is open-mouthed. This listing is for the open-mouthed sculpture. Contact us for a discount on the set.

Stamped by the artist in Japanese script. less