Japanese Ceramic Shishi Foo Lion Dog Statue Vtg Shisa Komainu Okimono Green ST52 pitcher Japanese Wooden Mokugyo Buddhist Percussion

Japanese Wooden Mokugyo Buddhist Percussion Drum Instrument

From Mayuyama Ryusendo

Yamaka to-ki

Scracthes on one side of the box

The title of the kanji characters say Chiyoda's Great Inner Palace (千代田之大奥)

Japanese Ceramic Shishi Foo Lion Dog Statue Vtg Shisa Komainu Okimono Green ST52 pitcher Japanese Wooden Mokugyo Buddhist PercussionVtg Japanese Ceramic Shishi Lion Dog Statue This is a ceramic guardian Shishi statue (foo dog). Glazed green, blue, and 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. Green, brown, blue Ceramic C1970 Item weight: 797 grams Packed weight: 1300 grams