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Japan, Large wood carving of a Shishi, 19th Century

Offered by Cristina Ortega & Michel Dermigny

Japan, Large wood carving of a Shishi, 19th Century - Asian Works of Art Style

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Period :: 19th century
Provenance :: Japan
Medium :: Keyaki
Dimensions :: L. 25.98 inch X H. 14.57 inch X P. 3.94 inch

Asian Works of Art - Japan, Large wood carving of a Shishi, 19th Century

Cristina Ortega & Michel Dermigny

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Japan, Large wood carving of a Shishi, 19th Century

Japanese keyaki (elm) wood carving of a Foo lion or Shishi among peonies. This beautifully carved animal with swirling curls, would have once been placed as a decor of a buddhist temple under roof as Shishi are protectors of the Buddhist faith.
Height 37cm (48,5 with stand), 66 x 10 cm
Japan, 19th Century
With contemporary custom bronze stand.

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19th century

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