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Japanese Kutani Foo Dog Fu Dog Lion Dog Porcelain Figurines - Vintage Pair 1970s
Japanese Kutani Foo Dog Fu Dog Lion Dog Porcelain Figurines - Vintage Pair 1970s
Japanese Kutani Foo Dog Fu Dog Lion Dog Porcelain Figurines - Vintage Pair 1970s
Japanese Kutani Foo Dog Fu Dog Lion Dog Porcelain Figurines - Vintage Pair 1970s
Japanese Kutani Foo Dog Fu Dog Lion Dog Porcelain Figurines - Vintage Pair 1970s
Japanese Kutani Foo Dog Fu Dog Lion Dog Porcelain Figurines - Vintage Pair 1970s
Japanese Kutani Foo Dog Fu Dog Lion Dog Porcelain Figurines - Vintage Pair 1970s
Japanese Kutani Foo Dog Fu Dog Lion Dog Porcelain Figurines - Vintage Pair 1970s
Japanese Kutani Foo Dog Fu Dog Lion Dog Porcelain Figurines - Vintage Pair 1970s
Japanese Kutani Foo Dog Fu Dog Lion Dog Porcelain Figurines - Vintage Pair 1970s
Japanese Kutani Foo Dog Fu Dog Lion Dog Porcelain Figurines - Vintage Pair 1970s
Japanese Kutani Foo Dog Fu Dog Lion Dog Porcelain Figurines - Vintage Pair 1970s

Japanese Kutani Foo Dog Fu Dog Lion Dog Porcelain Figurines - Vintage Pair 1970s

$ 155.76

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • Condition: No chips, cracks, repairs or damage of any kind. Display stands have light scratches.
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Modified Item: No
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Culture: Japanese
  • Brand: Unknown

    Description

    Vintage Pair of Kutani Foo Dog (Fu Dog) or Lion Dog Figurines
    Originating and popular in Chinese Buddhism, Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions were thought to protect government buildings and officials' homes from spiritual influences and harmful people. Originally used in Imperial Chinese palaces and tombs, guardian lions later spread to other parts of Asia, including Japan, where they are referred to as Guardian Dogs.
    These porcelain figurines are known as Shishi in Japan, or as Shisa in Okinawa, and play a prominent role in Feng Shui. Closed mouth Shisa face gateways or entrances and are thought to keep good spirits inside the home. Opened mouth Shisa fend away evil spirits.
    The previous owner informed me that her parents purchased this pair new in Okinawa in the early 1970s. They appear to have been made in the Saiko-Kutani style marked by overglaze painting techniques, redder and more intricate designs and a gold gilding technique called kinran-de.
    These beautiful hand-made figurines are in excellent condition. No chips, cracks, repairs or damage of any kind. Each comes with its original wooden display stand (have light scratches). The maker's mark is inscribed into the underside of each figurine.
    Each figurine measures appx. 6.5" L, 6.25" H and 4" W. Each display stand is appx. 7.5" L, 5.5" W and 0.5" H. Each figurine weighs 2 lbs. atop its display stand.
    Will be carefully packaged and shipped insured in an oversize shipping carton to fully properly protect these beautiful figurines. The shipping methods shown are the least expensive options available.
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