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Issetsu Kuribayashi (Kuribayashi Issetsu) "Yuki Warabe" (Snow Child) Figurine Set - Three Pieces

A charming set of three handcrafted "Yuki Warabe" (snow child) figurines by Japanese artist Issetsu Kuribayashi. Each piece has a rounded, snowman-like form covered in a soft, textured white surface that evokes freshly fallen snow, with a gentle, sleepy-eyed child's face peeking out from the front. The three figures come in graduated sizes.

CULTURAL CONTEXT

"Yuki Warabe" translates roughly to "snow child" or "child of the snow," a motif rooted in Japanese folk imagery of winter spirits and seasonal decorative dolls (ningyo). Snow-themed figures like this are traditionally displayed during the winter months in Japan to bring a sense of seasonal warmth and coziness (nukumori) into the home, similar in spirit to how Daruma or kokeshi dolls mark other seasons and occasions. The soft, granular white texture is meant to visually suggest snow, while the calm, rosy-cheeked expression on each figure reflects a broader Japanese aesthetic tradition of pairing folk-craft simplicity with gentle, comforting character design. Pieces such as these are popular with collectors of Japanese seasonal and mingei-adjacent folk art, as well as with international buyers drawn to Japanese winter and holiday decor.

CONTENTS

- Yuki Warabe snow child figurine, large (approx. 6.5cm)

- Yuki Warabe snow child figurine, medium (approx. 5.5cm)

- Yuki Warabe snow child figurine, small (approx. 4.5cm)

CONDITION

Overall good condition consistent with age. Minor surface rubbing/wear from age is present, as typical for handcrafted textured figurines of this type. Please review all photos closely, as they form part of the condition description. Box shows expected shelf wear from storage.

SPECIFICATIONS

- Artist: Issetsu Kuribayashi (Kuribayashi Issetsu)

- Motif: Yuki Warabe (Snow Child)

- Set size: 3 figurines, graduated sizes

- Approximate dimensions: 6.5cm / 5.5cm / 4.5cm (largest to smallest)

- Origin: Japan

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