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Pair of shishi-shaped kibana

$1,084.96
$1,356.2020% Off
£812.12
£1,015.1520% Off
€920
€1,15020% Off
CA$1,493.22
CA$1,866.5220% Off
A$1,664.35
A$2,080.4320% Off
CHF 873.23
CHF 1,091.5320% Off
MX$20,324.40
MX$25,405.5020% Off
NOK 11,056.94
NOK 13,821.1820% Off
SEK 10,450.49
SEK 13,063.1220% Off
DKK 7,003.69
DKK 8,754.6120% Off

About the Item

Pair of kibana, carved wooden ornaments used in Japanese Buddhist temples, carved in the shape of mythical lion-like creatures called shishi. Period: Meiji late 19th cent. Dimensions: 21 x 32 x 20 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition. Slight wear consistent with the era is present.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.27 in (21 cm)Width: 12.6 in (32 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Meiji late 19th cent.
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Milano, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9162244181322

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