Japanese Lacquered Wood Shishi Dancing Lion Dog Mask Vtg Komainu Red Gold OM56 Yellow it showcases the kamakurabori style

it showcases the kamakurabori style

12cm long x 6

tea whisk (Chasen): 5 cm wide x 11 cm long

Damage (peel) on the paper on the front

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Offering Table

Japanese Lacquered Wood Shishi Dancing Lion Dog Mask Vtg Komainu Red Gold OM56 Yellow it showcases the kamakurabori styleVtg Japanese Wooden Shishi Lion Mask This is a Japanese lacquered wooden shishi lion mask. Also called komainu, these lion dogs are often depicted as guardian statues outside of temples. They are also famous for shishi mai, or lion dance (which has a Chinese equivalent). This large carved piece can be used for room decoration or shows and dances. The mouth opens and closes on a wooden hinge and the ears are adjustable removable. Red, black, gold Wood,