No. 11 Treasure-Guarding Tsurugi Lion, Cochin

JP¥ 70,000 (US$ 558.48)

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A Kutani-yaki Karajishi lion. A folk spectacle of dancing while wearing a lion mask is also called "Shishi Kagura" and is popular as an ancient dance for keeping away evil. This dance was introduced from the Tang Dynasty to Japan, along with Bugaku and Sangaku, around the time of the Nara period.
Karajishi lion masterpieces from the treasure house of the Maeda family from the Kaga Domain still exist. This Kutani-yaki lion mimics these ancient works making use of the traditional beauty and techniques of Kutani-yaki. This Karajishi lion that is rich in manliness and humor is an ornament suitable for the architectural beauty of modern Japanese and Western rooms as well as old-fashioned Japanese spaces.

This Kutani-yaki ornament is created using gorgeous colorful colors such as the Kutani five colors, gold, silver, etc., together with advanced painting techniques, enhancing the value of this good luck charm. Whether used as an ornament, or given as a gift or souvenir, this is sure to cause great pleasure.
A feature of this Kutani-yaki ornament (made of porcelain) is that it can be enjoyed for many years. Unlike tableware, there is hardly any deterioration due to usage. If you take care of it properly, it can beautifully decorate a room for a long time.
Thanks to this, this item makes for the perfect gift for a variety of occasions.

●Materials: porcelain
●Size (approx.): Length 25.5cm x Width 34.5cm x Height 33cm
●Weight (item only): approx. 3200g
●Weight (including packaging material): approx. 4200g
●Made in Ishikawa Prefecture
●Brand Name: Kutani-yaki
[Handling Precautions]
*Decorative plates, ornaments, porcelain tiles etc: In places with bad stability, safely take proper care when setting and take measures to prevent falling.
*When storing, lightly wipe dry with a soft cloth to remove dirt and carefully store, especially for ornaments that use gold and silver.
*The bases of Kutani ware items are not coated with glaze. Minimal polishing has been performed but scratches may occur in places that come into direct contact with it. Take care when using on soft or easily damaged surfaces such as alcoves ("Toko-no-ma"), flower tables, shelves, tables and lacquer-finished surfaces, and be sure to lay something underneath.
*Vases, decorative plates, ornaments, porcelain tiles and other decorative items: In respects to aesthetics, finely colored decorative paint may be used. Refrain from using as tableware.
*For vases, especially ceramics (pottery): Should sealing treatment be insufficient, water may ooze out on rare occasions. Should water leaking occur, please contact the customer center.
*Using abrasive sponges, nylon or metallic scourers, cleansers etc may cause the gold, silver, paint or adhesive to peel off and damage the surface, so refrain from using.
*Do not use for anything other than its intended purpose.
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*As each item is hand-made one-by-one, the color, pattern & shape may differ slightly from the photos.
*Should there be no stock, item manufacture will take place after order placement. Depending on the item, delivery may be delayed. Please contact customer service regarding the delivery date.

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