Vintage Japanese Ranma Hand Cut Transom Crane Mt Fuji 35” Shinhanga dragonflies were favored by samurai

dragonflies were favored by samurai as symbols of courage

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The kiseru

Visible kiln grit and staining to the foot ring

Folk Shito Statues like these have been used for over 1000 years in Japan

Vintage Japanese Ranma Hand Cut Transom Crane Mt Fuji 35” Shinhanga dragonflies were favored by samuraiThis vintage Japanese Ranma is made of Keyaki Japanese elm hand cut and done in a Crane & Mt Fuji motif. Sugi wood Japanese cedar frame. Japanese ranma, also known as transom, are intricately designed architectural elements commonly found in traditional Japanese buildings, particularly in temples, shrines, and traditional homes. They serve both functional and aesthetic purposes, often separating rooms while allowing airflow and light to pass through.