Large sculpture of a standing bear by Hikari Masuda from June 2026.

This adorable sentinel is finished in a glossy white glaze then covered head-to-toe in large lilac spots.

dimensions
height: 35cm
width: 21cm 
depth: 15cm
base: 13 x 16cm
weight: 2.63kg

Nb. this work is handmade and measurements are approximate.

Handbuilt ceramic sculpture.
Handmade in Japan.

See all Hikari's bear sculptures, as well as our complete collection by Hikari Masuda.

Hikari Masuda is a ceramicist based in Tokoname - recognised as one of Japan's six ancient kilns with a ceramic history reaching back more than 1000 years. 

Masuda's joyful, playful work is rich in vivid folkloric depictions of animals and mythical creatures, drawn from both Japanese and western traditions. Her restless, masterful making incorporates myriad forms and glazes, producing a dazzling array of work that's attracted a passionate following in Japan and Australia. 

She is stocked exclusively by The DEA Store in Australia and her highly sort after work never stays for long on our shelves!

Read more about Hikari Masuda.