Japanese Ceramic Shishi Foo Lion Dog Statue Vtg Shisa Komainu Okimono Brown ST53 wooden frame Design: Camellia flower and bee

Design: Camellia flower and bee

This person holds a paper fan in one hand and has a pair swords attached on their back

Attached paper: designer's history

73 cm long x 53 cm wide

Some damages on the paper at the front bottom

Japanese Ceramic Shishi Foo Lion Dog Statue Vtg Shisa Komainu Okimono Brown ST53 wooden frame Design: Camellia flower and beeVtg Japanese Ceramic Shishi Lion Dog Statue This is a ceramic guardian Shishi statue (foo dog). Glazed two shades of brown, 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 mon symbol on the front side. Brown Ceramic C1970 Item