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Two Japanese Shinto Protective Lion Dogs, Koma Inu

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Two Japanese Shinto Protective Lion Dogs, Koma Inu

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Description

Edo period, carved in a folk style for a local Shinto shrine most likely from the northern region of Lake Biwa, posed seated with the heads turned, one with an open mouth, both with grooves to secure the now missing back legs, ears and mane, the bodies painted in an orange red with blue and white detailing on the mouth, eyes and front feet

Provenance
Galen Lowe Art and Antiques, Seattle, WA
Private Collection, Boston, MA (purchased from above, 2010)

Condition

Loss to back legs, mane areas of front feet, tail, ears and further chips throughout, areas of pigment loss, some worm damage to both

Dimensions

8.25 in

Weight

3 lb

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Two Japanese Shinto Protective Lion Dogs, Koma Inu

Name: Two Japanese Shinto Protective Lion Dogs, Koma Inu
SKU: 169730964
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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