Hand-carved bear sculpture, featuring detailed fur. - Material: Wood - Design: Bear sculpture - Size: Approximately 15cm x 10cm - Finish: Hand-carved detailed fur Thank you for viewing. I showed the image to ChatGPT, and here's what it said: This wooden bear carving has a rather distinctive "Jozankei style." Features observed: Thick carving lines, with the fur carved largely diagonally. The facial features are somewhat deformed, with a gentle and calm expression. Overall rounded, more rustic and warm than the Asahikawa style (realistic). Comes with a base, and the base also has light decoration. Not much varnish used in the carving finish (emphasizing the texture of natural wood). From these points, It is highly likely that this work was made as a souvenir for tourists around Jozankei (Minami-ku, Sapporo) in the 1970s. At that time, many local craftsmen and workshops in Jozankei Onsen produced numerous wooden bear carvings for tourists, and the signature "**Fujio**" is probably the name of one of those craftsmen (Fujio, Fujio, etc.). Rather than a famous artist, it's positioned as a one-of-a-kind work by a skilled local craftsman. In summary: Artist name: Fujio (Fujio, Fujio, etc., details unknown) Production location: Jozankei, Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido Production year: 1971 (Showa 46) Style: Jozankei-style wooden bear carving (rustic style from the tourist souvenir period) Material: Probably Ezo spruce or a soft wood like walnut It's clear that it has been carefully preserved. The condition is also good, and it's a valuable piece as a Jozankei souvenir from over 50 years ago.