Japanese Ceramic Shishi Foo Lion Dog Statue Vtg Shisa Komainu Okimono Brown ST55 jikatabi Words on the Ema: Calling

Words on the Ema: Calling good fortune

4 cm long x 23

this katagami stencil with silk mesh backing features full bloom peonies and leaves with butterflies

Resin/plastic

This vintage Chinese hanging scroll (kakejiku or makimono) features two colorful cranes standing under pine trees

Japanese Ceramic Shishi Foo Lion Dog Statue Vtg Shisa Komainu Okimono Brown ST55 jikatabi Words on the Ema: CallingVtg Japanese Ceramic Shishi Lion Dog Statue This is a ceramic guardian Shishi statue (foo dog). Painted a bronze color with red accents, 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 an open mouth and poses with a ball with a dragon and floral motif decorations. Brown