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Japanese Bizen Shishi (lion/dog) EDO era, pre 1868 browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Earthenware: Pre 1900: item # 354915 Please refer to our stock # J-298 when inquiring.
Shibui Art, subtle..... subdued.....pure P.O.BOX 132, Gleneden Beach, OR 97388 Gleneden Beach, OR 97388 (541) 764-5285 Guest Book $900-disacenssioned from Strong Museum, Rochester, NY |
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| A beautifully modeled, with great detail (complete with private male parts) BIZEN, Japanese Shishi, lion-dog mythological animal almost always found at the gates of Buddhist temples. There is some slight damage to the back of the neck, the tail and both eyebrows. (see photos)but these damages are easy to live with considering that this is pre 1868! Circa: 1800-1840's. The number 15.1883 is written on the right lower foot. It was disacenssioned from the M. Strong Museum in Rochester, NY. Height is 7.5 inches x 6.25 inches in width. (19 x 15.9 cms.) | ||
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