Vintage Japanese Gilt Clay Orizuru Okimono, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0599-2

Vintage Japanese Gilt Clay Orizuru Okimono, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0599-2

A gilt clay orizuru sculpture -- handcrafted good-luck crane okimono presented in a signed artist box

An orizuru is the traditional Japanese folded-paper crane, one of the most enduring symbols of longevity, good fortune, and peace in Japanese culture. This exceptional okimono -- a decorative display object -- reimagines the beloved orizuru in sculpted clay, capturing every crisp fold and angular wing tip of the classic origami form in a permanent, collectible medium. The surface is finished in a luminous gilt tone and overlaid with scattered lavender paint patterning, giving the piece a delicate, two-tone shimmer that shifts beautifully in changing light. A vivid red accent at the open beak adds a traditional touch of auspicious color, echoing the red-crowned crane so revered in Japanese art. This is a fine example of vintage Japanese craft studio work from the Late Showa era, combining the folk warmth of origami culture with the refinement of a named-artist okimono.

Today this gilded orizuru makes a striking living room accent or tokonoma-style display piece, lending a wabi-sabi aesthetic and a note of Japanese symbolism to any shelf, console, or curio cabinet. Its compact size and vibrant finish also make it an ideal desk ornament for a home office, or a centerpiece for a Japandi-style vignette alongside ceramics and natural materials. Presented in its original signed wooden storage box with an artist seal in red, it arrives ready to display or gift -- a truly unique housewarming gift or gift for collectors of Japanese vintage figurines and folk art.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Clay body with gilt metallic finish and lavender painted decoration; red accent at beak; original signed wooden box
• Use: Decorative okimono (display figurine); auspicious gift object
• Modern Use: Living room or shelf accent in a Japandi or minimalist decor setting; home office desk ornament; unique housewarming gift for collectors of Japanese art
• Features: Sculpted in the exact form of a folded origami crane (orizuru); gilt metallic surface with scattered lavender patterning throughout; vivid red accent at open beak; presented in a fitted wooden box inscribed with the title "orizuru" in brushwork and bearing a red artist seal
• Dimensions: 5"W x 3 3/4"H
• Condition: Excellent

A luminous piece of vintage Japanese craft art -- this gilded orizuru okimono brings the timeless symbolism of the crane into any modern home with quiet elegance.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.