Japanese Cast Bronze Lion Dog Shishi Width:230mm

$540.00

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Weight 5 kg
Dimensions 300 × 300 × 300 mm
Circa

1930-1950

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. In good condition. The size is D:220mm x W:220mm x H:300mm and the Weight is 3.980 Kgs