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Listed by Steve
Purchase from Rene Sagahon
listed for $850
—sold to Nancy Zerella on 5/20/21 for $850 inv 201756

Vintage Japanese Bronze Shishi Fu Dog Holding Scrolling Vine Sphere

Vintage Japanese Bronze Shishi Fu Dog Holding Scrolling Vine Sphere

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Japanese
Period

Pre 1930

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A vintage bronze Japanese Shishi or Fu Dog Okimono holding a spherical scrolling vine ball. Biting a decorative rope, its mouth is open to expel evil. Made in two parts, the sphere separates from the Shishi.

The Shishi is a mythical creature whose purpose to to protect Buddhism. Often seen at the entrance to Buddhist temples, it guards and protects believers of the faith.

Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)

Dimensions: 9 1/8″ High x 15″ Long x 7 1/2″ Deep

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A vintage bronze Japanese Shishi or Fu Dog Okimono holding a spherical scrolling vine ball. Biting a decorative rope, its mouth is open to expel evil. Made in two parts, the sphere separates from the Shishi.

The Shishi is a mythical creature whose purpose to to protect Buddhism. Often seen at the entrance to Buddhist temples, it guards and protects believers of the faith.

Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)

Dimensions: 9 1/8″ High x 15″ Long x 7 1/2″ Deep

Additional information

Region

Japanese
Period

Pre 1930

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