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Japan, Large wood carving of a Shishi, 19th Century
Japan, Large wood carving of a Shishi, 19th Century - Asian Works of Art Style Japan, Large wood carving of a Shishi, 19th Century -
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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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Cristina Ortega & Michel Dermigny

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Asian Works of Art