Japanese handmade armadillo porcelain figurine Set of 2 Ceramic For Sale

The tip of the tail on one of the armadillos was chipped off during transit from Japan.
Two armadellas with different postures. The armadillo in front is crawling/lying down, with an elongation; the armanillo in the back is slightly higher, standing slightly leaning forward. The two small animals are combined, full of vivid interaction.
It is made of Osaki\'s signature clay firing, presenting a gentle and elegant beige/light plain firing tone, accompanied by a micro-grained feeling and gentle luster of natural clay on the surface.The long pointed beak, the agile ears and the round eyes depict the wild animals in a gentle, simple and slightly playful way.Toru Osaki meticulously hand-painted the iconic bone scales (shell) structure of the armadill, including the joint stripes in the middle of the back and the grid-shaped scales covered in front and behind. The texture is very three-dimensional and realistic.Osaki Yu is a Japanese ceramic artist renowned for his handcrafted animal ceramic works. His pieces are highly sought after by collectors, especially animal models and miniature art enthusiasts. Now in his eighties, Mr. Osaki has ceased creating.