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PAIR OF EDO PERIOD JAPANESE WOOD SHI SHI DOG LION

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PAIR OF EDO PERIOD JAPANESE WOOD SHI SHI DOG LION

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Pair of Antique Carved Wooden Shi-Shi. Japanese (Edo Period; late 18th century), each carved of himtosi (Japanese cypress) wood-one with closed mouth (femalei shi), the other with open mouth (male shi). Dimensions: Approx. 16x 10 inches each.Shishi is translated as lion but it can also refer to a deer or dog with magical properties and the power to repel evil spirits.Some Cracks in wood as seen from photos-ear loss to one figure Provenance: From the estate of Dora Sphar Saddle river New Jersey-A large portion of the Asian collection was purchased in 1978 from the estate of actress Ann Southern-also included in that auction was the estate of Edwin Pabst-Estate owner had original documentation from auction-----ALL PACKING & SHIPPING IS OUTSOURCED.Purchases can be picked up at our Ho-ho-kus gallery by appointment only- Please call 201-921-6600. ALL SHIPPING AND RELATED COSTS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER. Our recommended shipper, the local UPS Store in Ridgewood, NJ, will pick up items from our facility once payment is made and funds clear (store3490@theupsstore.com / 201-612-8119). For smaller items email mjmalinski@gmail or call 201-406-4106 ask for mike.

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PAIR OF EDO PERIOD JAPANESE WOOD SHI SHI DOG LION

Name: PAIR OF EDO PERIOD JAPANESE WOOD SHI SHI DOG LION
SKU: 80219523
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

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