Vintage Japanese Kutani Ceramic ShiShi Temple Lion Foo Dog Statue 13” Kimono serving as a reminder of

serving as a reminder of joy

Length  = 30" (76cm)

red and green with various floral design and two ground birds

Often these received a lot of wear and holes are patched and reinforced with additional backing material of cotton

Vintage Japanese Kutani Ceramic ShiShi Temple Lion Foo Dog Statue 13” Kimono serving as a reminder ofThis is an antique Japanese ceramic Kutani ware piece. It is the ShiShi (Foo Dog) from the Taisho Era (c. 1912 1926). It measures approximately 13" tall by 12" long and 9" deep. It weighs 6lbs 12oz. The Shishi, or lion dog, is a mythical creature prominent in Japanese folklore and traditional art, revered as a powerful protector against evil spirits. Derived from similar figures in Chinese mythology, where they are known as "Shi" or guardian lions,