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Kiku Imports
Item: 11M147
Japanese Kutani Shishi
This is a vivid Japanese Shishi from Mid 1900\'s.Shishi istranslated as \"lion” but it can also refer to a deer or dog with magical properties and the power to repel evil spirits. It is from Kutani whicha klilnin the village of Kutani ,now part of the city of Kaga. The porcelain style is known for multiple colors—such as greens, blues, yellows, purples, and reds—and bold designs covering most of the surface of each piece but notlike regular piece, this shishi does not have any colorful colors, very rare. It has a writing on the bottom, Kutani.
It is 13\" tall, 13 \" wide and 9 \" deep.
Information
Kiku Imports has brought the beauty of Japanese antiques and tansu to appreciative customers in the U.S. and beyond since 1988. We specialize in Japanese furniture (tansu), and carry a wide selection of antique folk crafts, lacquer-ware, textiles, dolls, ceramics, screens, scrolls, and basketry. As one of America\'s largest direct importers of antiques from Japan. Kiku Imports offers an impressive selection of beautiful items at very reasonable prices.All of our tansu are unique. Most were made between 1870 and 1930. Each tansu is carefully and thoroughly restored. Our workshop in San Carlos , CA employs dedicated craftsmen who bring the beauty and functionality of antique tansu back to life.Our extensive selection can accommodate a wide range of budgets. While we do carry exquisite museum quality items, many of our tansu are surprisingly affordable.
If you are in Bay area, be sure to stop by our warehouse in San Carlos.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about any items. Thank You.
