{"product_id":"japanese-sasano-ittobori-wild-boar-wood-58185","title":"Japanese Sasano Ittobori Wild Boar Wood Carving","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking Japanese Sasano Ittobori wood carving depicting a wild boar, handcrafted in Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe animal is reduced to a wonderfully direct and expressive form, while the repeated curled shavings along its back reveal one of the most distinctive characteristics of the Sasano carving tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViewed from different angles, the rough-cut body, pointed snout, small painted eyes, and rhythmic carved surface give the piece an almost contemporary sculptural quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSASANO ITTOBORI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSasano Ittobori is a traditional woodcarving craft from the Sasano district of Yonezawa City in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe craft is traditionally produced using a distinctive carving tool known as a sarukiri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than extensively smoothing the wood, the carving process itself becomes part of the finished appearance, creating the characteristic cut, curled, and feather-like surfaces associated with Sasano carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best-known Sasano carving is the Otaka Poppo hawk, but craftspeople also create other animals and zodiac figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWILD BOAR \/ JAPANESE ZODIAC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece depicts the wild boar, or inoshishi, associated with the boar sign of the Japanese zodiac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact body is formed through a series of bold knife cuts, while the curled wooden elements running along the back create an especially distinctive silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough rooted in Japanese folk craft, the abstraction of the animal and the visible carving marks allow the piece to be appreciated simply as a small wooden sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDISPLAY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful object for a shelf, desk, cabinet, entryway, or collection of Japanese folk art and handcrafted objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works particularly well in contemporary, wabi-sabi, Japandi, and minimalist interiors where the texture and natural character of the wood can be appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIZE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. [SIZE]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Wood\u003cbr\u003e\nCraft: Sasano Ittobori \/ Sasano carving\u003cbr\u003e\nMotif: Wild boar \/ Japanese zodiac\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes original storage box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an unused piece that has been preserved in long-term storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt remains in remarkably clean and beautiful condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery minor signs associated with age or long-term storage may be present. Please refer carefully to the photographs for the exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariations in carving, wood grain, shape, and surface are inherent characteristics of this handmade craft and are not considered defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographs show the actual piece you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WabiSabi Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53966310506803,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7130\/7827\/files\/Photoroom_20260901_014807.png?v=1788194897","url":"https:\/\/wabisabikitchen.net\/products\/japanese-sasano-ittobori-wild-boar-wood-58185","provider":"WabiSabi Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}