Japanese Hariko Bobble Head Tiger with Whiskers Richard Rohac cat corkscrew who apparently painted lots of

who apparently painted lots of flowers in vases

with a few spots along the left edge (I think probably rubber cement stains) and a couple of small smudges

The world of Japanese Netsuke is incredibly complex (and incredible

) masks at the estate sale of a gallerist and incredible collector

and with deep laugh and forehead lines

Japanese Hariko Bobble Head Tiger with Whiskers Richard Rohac cat corkscrew who apparently painted lots ofNo way could I resist this little Japanese Hariko (paper mache) tiger, with those big red ears, heart shaped nose, and these great spiky wire whiskers! So Japanese maybe 1980s or so? and really a charmer. The head is attached to the interior of the neck by a thin wire, and I wouldn't say it is especially effective at bobbling, but it is very good at sitting on a shelf looking cute! Good vintage condition, with no notable dings; there is one spot on