Japanese Lacquer Wall Hanging Pair of Panel Gold Guardian Shishi Lions Meiji Era MB601
This striking pair of antique Japanese lacquer wall panels beautifully demonstrates the refined craftsmanship of traditional Japanese lacquer art. Created during the Taisho to early Showa period, the panels are decorated using luxurious Gold Maki-e (sprinkled gold lacquer), Nashiji (pear-skin lacquer), and Raden (mother-of-pearl inlay) techniques on wooden panels, producing a rich combination of shimmering gold, deep black lacquer, and iridescent shell accents.
The matching panels depict two dynamic Shishi (guardian lions) in powerful motion. One lion stands firmly atop rugged rocks while the other leaps energetically through swirling clouds and flowing water. In Japanese and Buddhist tradition, the Shishi serves as a sacred guardian that protects temples, wards off evil spirits, and symbolizes strength, courage, authority, and good fortune. Their expressive manes and muscular poses convey both vitality and dignity, making these panels powerful decorative works filled with auspicious symbolism.
The glossy lacquer surfaces are richly sprinkled with fine gold powder, creating remarkable depth and brilliance. Intricate gold maki-e detailing highlights every curl of the lions' flowing manes and the surrounding landscape, while carefully placed mother-of-pearl inlays add subtle flashes of color that change beautifully as the viewing angle shifts. Decorative borders finished with elegant gold ornamentation further enhance the sophisticated appearance of the pair.
Designed to be displayed together, these matching panels create an impressive focal point for a traditional Japanese interior, tea room, gallery, or modern home. Their bold imagery and exceptional craftsmanship make them excellent examples of early twentieth-century Japanese decorative lacquer art.
An outstanding addition for collectors of Japanese lacquerware, Buddhist art, Maki-e masterpieces, Raden inlay, Shishi guardian motifs, and antique wall decorations, this elegant pair represents the enduring beauty and artistic excellence of classical Japanese craftsmanship.
Size
Panel 1
Height: 27.5 cm / 10.83 inches
Width: 26.0 cm / 10.24 inches
Depth: 1.6 cm / 0.63 inches
Panel 2
Height: 27.4 cm / 10.79 inches
Width: 26.0 cm / 10.24 inches
Depth: 1.6 cm / 0.63 inches
Total Weight: 774 g / 1.71 lbs
Condition
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