KAY40Japanese shrine/temple 'Shishi'; Edo period
Dated on both Shishi, ( Temple, Carver etc..)
Dated 1780. Keyaki, ( Zelkova ) wood.
In Buddhism, 'shishi' is known to have 'spiritual' powers especially around its great head and curly mane ('shishi-mou'). They are placed in shrines and temples, and will feed on the evil/vengeful mind of those who enter, helping them in purifying and settling their hearts.

Price: $2800.00

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