Dealer Notes

Listed by jade 1/17/18
11/6/18 ON HOLD Jay Gates. inv 09147. $100 in . ($2000 special discount from $2500 list)

1/8/19 SOLD inv 09819 paid in full

Antique Japanese Shishi Temple Carving

Antique Japanese Shishi Temple Carving

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Period

Pre 1920

Region

Japanese

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A diminutive carved wooden Shishi, used as architectural elements placed under the eaves of Shinto and Buddhist temples to ward off evil spirits. Carved Hinoki wood with glass reverse-painted eyes. Mounted on custom steel metal display stand.

19th Century Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 8.5″ x 7.5″ x 4.25″. Mounted on a step metal base 5 x 7″.

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A diminutive carved wooden Shishi, used as architectural elements placed under the eaves of Shinto and Buddhist temples to ward off evil spirits. Carved Hinoki wood with glass reverse-painted eyes. Mounted on custom steel metal display stand.

19th Century Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 8.5″ x 7.5″ x 4.25″. Mounted on a step metal base 5 x 7″.

Additional information

Period

Pre 1920

Region

Japanese

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