Rare Japanese Steel Folk Art Farmer Woman Statue Hand Painted Vintage

🌾 Extremely Rare 1940s Japanese Steel Old Woman Farmer Statue – Hand-Painted Folk Art

This is an extremely rare and authentic Japanese folk art statue from the 1940s, depicting an elderly farming woman with beautifully expressive hand-painted details and rustic character.

Crafted from solid forged steel and weighing approximately 1.5kg (3.3 lbs), this sculpture captures the spirit of rural Japanese life and traditional craftsmanship from the early Showa era. The naturally aged surface, worn paint, and weathered patina give the piece exceptional vintage charm and authenticity.

Sourced directly from a Japan Government Auction, this statue is a genuine one-of-a-kind collectible that reflects the beauty of Japanese folk culture and timeless wabi-sabi aesthetics.

Perfect for collectors of Japanese antiques, folk art enthusiasts, rustic interiors, or lovers of rare vintage sculptures.

Only one available.

🎨 Product Highlights
✅ Authentic 1940s Japanese folk art sculpture
✅ Depicts an elderly farmer woman
✅ Made from solid forged steel
✅ Hand-painted traditional details
✅ Beautiful naturally aged patina
✅ Rustic wear adds authentic vintage character
✅ Heavy piece – approx. 1.5kg (3.3 lbs)
✅ Sourced from a Japan Government Auction
✅ Rare one-of-a-kind collectible
✅ Perfect for Japanese folk art collections

📦 Details
Item: Japanese Farmer Woman Statue
Era: 1940s (Early Showa Period)
Material: Forged Steel with Hand-Painted Finish
Weight: Approx. 1.5kg / 3.3 lbs
Origin: Japan
Style: Japanese Folk Art / Rustic Vintage Sculpture

🟠 Condition
This piece is in authentic vintage condition with visible signs of age including scratches, paint wear, stains, and patina consistent with its age and history.
These characteristics enhance the sculpture’s originality and folk-art charm.

Please inspect all photos carefully and judge the condition for yourself.

📚 Additional Info About This Item
Japanese folk art sculptures from the early Showa period often celebrated daily rural life and traditional occupations. Pieces depicting elderly farmers are especially meaningful, symbolizing perseverance, humility, wisdom, and connection to nature.

The combination of forged steel construction and hand-painted finishing makes this sculpture both durable and artistically expressive. Genuine examples from the 1940s are increasingly difficult to find, especially with untouched original surfaces and strong visual character.

This sculpture works beautifully as:
Japanese folk art décor
Wabi-sabi interior display
Rustic antique centerpiece
Collector’s showcase item
Cultural art display

📢 Important Shipping Policy Update
To ensure safe delivery, we currently ship one item per order only.
Orders with multiple items may be canceled and refunded. Once your item arrives safely, you’re welcome to place another order.

📦 Condition
Please review all photos carefully, as they form part of the item description. Dimensions and additional details are provided in the images.