Nara Wooden Deer Carving from the Showa Period, Japan | Vintage Folk Art Solid Wood Ornament Era: Showa Period, Japan; Traditional Nara Folk Art Material: Hand-carved from a single piece of solid wood, natural wood grain, warm and lustrous surface with a patina Dimensions: Approx. 20cm high, approx. 10cm wide Craftsmanship: Hand-carved, the antlers retain the original knife-cut surfaces, not smooth machine carving; the body is simply sculpted, retaining the rustic strength of handcraft; the base bears Japanese inscriptions. The Nara deer is a classic cultural symbol of Nara, Japan, symbolizing good fortune, longevity, and prosperity. This piece belongs to the folk art style, without intricate details, emphasizing the carved texture, simple and quiet, possessing an inherent wabi-sabi and Japanese vintage atmosphere. Suitable for Japanese, vintage, wabi-sabi, and neo-Chinese styles; suitable for desks, tea tables, display shelves, wooden TV cabinets, and tea room displays. Compact and space-saving, it quietly enhances the atmosphere of the space.