Japanese Ceramic Shishi Foo Lion Dog Statue Vtg Shisa Komainu Okimono Brown ST55 jikatabi 188 cm long x 74

188 cm long x 74 cm wide (ends) x 69 cm wide (paper)

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The guard is made of iron and depicts a dragon with the head on the handle side and the tail on the blade side

this katagami stencil with silk mesh backing features full bloom peonies and leaves with butterflies

Burns (kiln imperfections

Japanese Ceramic Shishi Foo Lion Dog Statue Vtg Shisa Komainu Okimono Brown ST55 jikatabi 188 cm long x 74Vtg Japanese Ceramic Shishi Lion Dog Statue This is a ceramic guardian Shishi statue (foo dog). Painted a bronze color with red accents, this particular statue can also be called komainu or Shisa (Okinawa). They typically come in pairs, one with an open mouth (to frighten away evil) and one with a closed mouth (to keep the good spirits safe inside). This statue has an open mouth and poses with a ball with a dragon and floral motif decorations. Brown