This is a one-stroke carving of a bear. Although the characters are very difficult to read, the following is carved on the back: Lake Akan, September 12, 1970 There is a crack in the forehead area. There is no damage that would interfere with use, but this is a used item that has been inspected by an amateur. There may be small damages other than those in the photos that I may have overlooked. Please refrain from purchasing if you do not understand used items or if you are sensitive to such things. Thank you for looking.