Japanese Ceramic Shishi Foo Lion Dog Statue Vtg Shisa Komainu Beige Blue ST84 beer [Circumference] 55 cm

[Circumference] 55 cm

Comes with tweezers

Blue paint and dark mark on bottom from production

Kutani-yaki

inside dimension: 45

Japanese Ceramic Shishi Foo Lion Dog Statue Vtg Shisa Komainu Beige Blue ST84 beer [Circumference] 55 cmVtg Japanese Ceramic Shishi Lion Dog Statue This is a ceramic guardian Shishi statue (foo dog). Glazed a sandy beige and blue, this particular statue can also be called komainu or Shisa (Okinawa). They typically come in pairs, one with an open mouth (to frighten away evil) and one with a closed mouth (to keep the good spirits safe inside). This statue has a closed mouth. Beige, blue Ceramic C1970 Item weight: 462 grams Packed weight: 750 grams Approx.