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EXQUISITE ANTIQUE JAPANESE SHISHI GUARDIAN CARVING

Magnificent golden Shishi architectural piece. Displays the taste and elegance of the finest Asian aesthetic. Stunning, sculptural form with a lively presence. Hand crafted wood with amazing detail. Fashioned with great care by the Japanese craftsman, approximately 60 to 80 years ago, to create the lifelike expressions and posture. Absolutely spectacular. Both pleasing visually and also tactilely inviting. In excellent antique condition with a sublime patina which highlights the intricate details in the swirling mane and tail as well as the sublime highly detailed flowers.

Measures approximately 10.75 inches wide and 5.5 inches tall. Probably originally part of temple architecture or altar furnishings. A truly spectacular and most delightful carving in full, deep relief. Would make a wonderful wall hanging and conversation piece. A rare example of the matchless style found in an earlier era, and an exquisite treasure for the discriminating collector of Japanese antiques.

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