Netsuke In The Shape Of A Shishi In Marine Ivory, Kyoto School, Japan, Late Edo Period.
Marine ivory netsuke in the form of a Shishi in the style of Mitsuharu, late Edo period, Kyoto, Japan.
In a netsuke, a shishi (also called a karashishi or "lion dog") symbolizes strength, protection, and luck. The shishi is a mythological creature native to China, where it is known as the "protecting lion." It was incorporated into Japan as a symbol of protection, often in religious and imperial contexts.
In a netsuke, a shishi (also called a karashishi or "lion dog") symbolizes strength, protection, and luck. The shishi is a mythological creature native to China, where it is known as the "protecting lion." It was incorporated into Japan as a symbol of protection, often in religious and imperial contexts.
2 000 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Height: +- 3 cm
Reference (ID): 1540309
Availability: In stock
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