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Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
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About the Item
Just discovered and coming from a Shinto Shrine deaccession
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Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs also known as Komainu, hand-carved in keyaki wood with original glass eyes and dating to the 17th/18th century.
Dimensions:
Male: 29 inches high and 25 inches wide and 12 inches deep
Female: 28 inches high and 25 inches wide and 12 inches deep
Age: Early Edo period, 17th/18th century.
Original condition and patina.
Provenance: Shinto shrine, Kumamoto temple, southern Japan
Older pairs of Buddhist mythological Komainu like these are infrequently found in not only this massive size, but in this choice quality and early age. Today, new pairs are often seen guarding entrances to Japanese Buddhist temples and shrines.
About Shishi Komainu Ah and Un:
Temple Shishi are traditionally depicted in pairs, one with mouth open (Ah) and one with mouth closed (Un). Ah is the first sound in the Japanese alphabet, while Un (pronounced un) is the last. These two sounds symbolize beginning and end, birth and death, and all possible outcomes (from alpha to Omega) in the cosmic dance of existence.
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee.
Our gallery has been dealing in authentic Japanese, Chinese, and fine garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels to Japan and Europe each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition.
We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese Garden Association.
- Dimensions:Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Edo (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:18th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:South Burlington, VT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1289239813642
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