Vintage Japanese Shi Shi Statue - Bronze | Showa, Midcentury small chests with hand-carved cloud motif

with hand-carved cloud motif

originally designed to be used to as a tea bowl for matcha

Noren are traditional Japanese fabric dividers

as well as some ink markings from its original use

A vintage Yajiro-style kokeshi doll handcrafted by Takashi Kamada (b

Vintage Japanese Shi Shi Statue - Bronze | Showa, Midcentury small chests with hand-carved cloud motifA commanding cast bronze shishi (foo dog) in a dynamic striding pose, both paws resting on an elaborately cast bronze ball with foliate metalwork. The casting is highly detailed, depicting a curling mane, open mouth, and detailed globe. A classic guardian figure. Signed by the maker. Showa period, Midcentury Please note, as this is a heavy item it will require a custom delivery quote.