Style Note An extraordinary piece of Ryukyuan culture, this "Menshishi" (Lion Mask) decanter is an authentic guardian for the home. Produced by the renowned Tsuhako Shuzo Co. in Naha City, Okinawa, it contains Taihei Awamori, a traditional distilled rice spirit unique to the region. The Shisa is a mythical protector believed to ward off evil and invite good fortune. This high-relief ceramic bottle, featuring the fierce yet protective face of the lion, is a superb example of Okinawan craftsmanship. Finding an authentic, unopened bottle with the original distillery seal and gold "Taihei" labeling intact is a rare opportunity for collectors of Japanese spirits and folk art.
Brand: Taihei (Tsuhako Shuzo Co., Ltd.)
Object: Shisa Lion Face Decanter (Menshishi)
Origin: Yogi, Naha City, Okinawa, Japan
Material: Glazed Ceramic / Pottery
Capacity: 360ml
Alcohol Content: 30%
Condition: Brand New / Authentic Unopened (Original Foil Seal Intact)
Era: Vintage / Modern Collectible
Features: High-Relief Lion Mask Design, Gold Labeling, Original Okinawan Awamori Contents, Gift-Quality Presentation.
For sale is a rare, Brand New & Factory Sealed Okinawan Shisa Lion decanter containing authentic Taihei Ryukyu Awamori.
The decanter features a stunningly detailed "Menshishi" face, finished in traditional Okinawan glazes. This is a complete collector's piece, still sporting the original red and silver foil seal over the cap and the official gold distillery label on the reverse. Produced by Tsuhako Shuzo, this is a genuine piece of Japanese island heritage. Whether displayed as a "Guardian" of your home bar or kept as a high-end Japanese ceramic collectible, this unopened bottle is a difficult find outside of Japan. Note: As this is a vintage/collectible item, the contents are sold for display and commemorative purposes.
wrapped in bubble wrap and a tracked mailer.
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