A small bear-motif object by Koji Kumagai. Despite its palm-sized 6cm dimensions, this piece is a condensed expression of rough clay, firing marks, and a pared-down form. Kumagai's works are known for large standing figures and clay figure-like sculptures, but these "small animal figures" are extremely rare, and opportunities to see them in the market are few and far between. The eyes and nose are just holes. The form is extremely simplified, more a "symbol of existence" than a bear. This is an example where Jomon clay figure-like abstraction and folk art-like simplicity intersect, and it's an early work that differs from his recent artistic trends. Despite being thin (approximately 8mm), it has a hard texture due to the firing. Suitable for wall mounting, tabletop display, or display within a collection case. Due to its small size, the number of existing pieces is even more limited. Unused, stored item. For collectors. Difficult to reacquire. Size: 6cm x 4cm x 0.8cm