Japan Antique Big Ryukyu Lion Guardian Beast Dog koma-inu , 1850
$2,800.00
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From our recent Japanese Acquisitions
Handsome Hand Crafted Sculpture Over 150 Years Old and in fine condition with original painted surfaces
Antique Japanese wooden temple carving of a fu dog (fu lion, or shishi) coming from Ryukyu Islands- off the southern tip of Japan. This magnificent Shinto wild beast is carved of keyaki (zelkova elm) wood with wonderful details including characteristic swirling fur and wide, toothy jaws and this fu dog is a powerful Shinto temple guardian. Wide eyes are high lighted with big irises adding an intensity to expression.
Still possessing wonderful and original painted details.
Photographs taken indoors and outdoors in natural day light for your visual pleasure.
Considered auspicious symbols of wealth, status, and good fortune; foo dogs—commonly referred to as shishi or koma-inu in Japan—are often seen guarding shrines, straddling the doorways of shops, and protecting public buildings. These mythical effigies have deep religious and social symbolism and can be seen in countries across Asia. Our guardian hand carved , it has excellent details and a wonderful patina that would place it, circa 1850.
Dimensions: 16.5 inches high and 30 inches wide and 8.5 inches deep
Age: dates solidly in the late Edo period
Quality: fine condition
Provenance: old Fukuoka collection
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee.
We have been dealing in authentic Japanese, Chinese, European, and Asian Fine art, antiquities, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels to Japan, Europe and China each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition. After accumulating a group, they are imported to Vermont in large containers. This method keeps shipping costs low and enables us to offer them to you at reasonable prices. We ship internationally.
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