{"product_id":"hakata-urasaki-old-man-biwa-instrument-japanese-figurine-top-of-biwa-is-broken","title":"Hakata Urasaki Old Man Biwa Instrument Japanese Figurine Top of Biwa Is Broken","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eHAKATA URASAKI DOLL FIGURINE WASHABLE HANDMADE OLD MAN.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003emade in Japan. Depicting an elder man, in traditional attire, seated cross-legged, hands extended, is he meditative or mendicant? Realistically designed and cast, and well painted.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThese were apparently popular in the 1950s with American servicemen stationed in Japan during the American occupation. These pieces are not glazed, and the paint is waterproof. Originally they had some sort of waterproofing (can be seen in shinier areas) but that wore off over time. Any use of water on these pieces will actually remove the paint, explaining a lot of the different stains and surface condition issues.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eNOTE: Do not use water to clean. Unglazed. Will damage paint further. Please see above. See photos for further condition issues. All are surface paint issues. No cracks or dents.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe tip of instrument is broken\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"International Bookshelf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45873221435449,"sku":"EB-117011884159","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5751\/6601\/files\/57_cc6c0954-9293-4ad9-88ee-c28a21bb4cf9.jpg?v=1779416478","url":"https:\/\/internationalbookshelf.com\/products\/hakata-urasaki-old-man-biwa-instrument-japanese-figurine-top-of-biwa-is-broken","provider":"International Bookshelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}