Bidspirit auction | Japanese hand-painted porcelain figurine of

Japanese hand-painted porcelain figurine of an elderly water carrier in traditional dress with a conical hat, balancing a wooden yoke (shoulder pole) with two suspended pots on golden cords. Finished in cobalt blue and white glaze with gilt trim accents on the robe and sash. Marked ”JAPAN” to the underside. Mid-20th century.