Vintage Japanese Cast Bronze Shishi Lion Statue Tama-tori Guardian Dog 4.2kg Signboard and good harvest

and good harvest

likely as a companion for drinking sake

This appears to have functioned as a safety stop to help prevent the drawer from falling out during use

reflecting its long history of use and appreciation

The Torii gate is NOT included

Vintage Japanese Cast Bronze Shishi Lion Statue Tama-tori Guardian Dog 4.2kg Signboard and good harvestVintage Japanese Cast Bronze Shishi Lion Statue Tama tori Guardian Dog (4230g) A substantial, heavily cast vintage Japanese bronze statue of a Shishi (Guardian Lion Dog Komainu) in the traditional Tama tori () posture, with one paw resting on a large sacred orb. Key Material & Design Features: Heavy Solid Cast: Weighing an impressive 4230 g (9. 3 lbs) despite its height of 18. 8 cm, this statue features an exceptionally thick walled, fully enclosed