Antique Bronze Signed Shishi Lion Okimono

$986.00

A beautiful Bronze Okimono of a Shishi Lion Scroll or Scholars Document Weight. Shi are also known as a Foo Dog.  Estimated to be from the Edo Era, early to mid 1800s Japan. This Okimono comes complete with its original signed box. All in very good to excellent condition.

Approximate dimensions are length 4.5 cm and weight 126 grams and weight with box is  161 grams.

Shipping is via Australia Post and includes tracking.

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Antique Bronze Signed Shishi Lion Okimono

A beautiful Bronze Okimono of a Shishi Lion Scroll or Scholars Document Weight. Shi are also known as a Foo Dog.  Estimated to be from the Edo Era, early to mid 1800s Japan. This Okimono comes complete with its original signed box. All in very good to excellent condition.

Approximate dimensions are length 4.5 cm and weight 126 grams and weight with box is  161 grams.

Shipping is via Australia Post and includes tracking and signature on delivery.  If you wish to have insurance added please contact us for a quote.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OkimonoWikipedia – Okimono

Okimonos are small Japanese ornamental decorative carvings and are larger than netsuke.  They are made from a variety of materials such as wood and ivory as well as ceramic and metal.

Wikipedia on Shishi Lions

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