Japanese Cast Bronze Lion Dog Shishi

$1,200.00

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Weight 27 kg
Dimensions 350 × 700 × 500 mm
Circa

Early 1900's

Material

Bronze

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Shishi   is translated as “lion” but it can also refer to a deer or dog with magical properties and the power to repel evil spirits. A pair of shishi traditionally stand guard outside the gates of Japanese Shinto Shrine or Buddhist Temple. Meiji Period 1868-1912. In good condition.