Shisa Ornament Extra Large 21cm Height | Ryukyu Japan face forward
Description
This shisa is made using the casting method, in which liquid white clay (pottery clay) is poured into a mold.
The seams characteristic of the mold are carefully scraped away, and the piece is bisque fired (at approximately 600°C), then painted with an underglaze and finally fired (at 1230°C) to complete the piece (twice-fired shisa).
The surface is glossy.
In Okinawa, shisa are displayed on roofs, gateposts, entranceways, and alcoves as talismans to ward off evil spirits.
The seams characteristic of the mold are carefully scraped away, and the piece is bisque fired (at approximately 600°C), then painted with an underglaze and finally fired (at 1230°C) to complete the piece (twice-fired shisa).
The surface is glossy.
In Okinawa, shisa are displayed on roofs, gateposts, entranceways, and alcoves as talismans to ward off evil spirits.
■Name: Ryukyu-yaki Shisa
■Size (per statue): Approx. 21cm high, 16cm wide, 23cm deep
■Country of Origin: Japan
■Manufacturer: Asahi Touki Co., Ltd. / Nakagusuku Village, Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture
☆Shisa come in pairs.
The male shisa has its mouth open, symbolizing the bringing of happiness, while the female shisa has its mouth closed, symbolizing the holding of happiness once grasped. (There are also paradoxes.)
Facing the shisa from the front, place the male with its mouth open on the right and the female with its mouth closed on the left.