Antique Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Hibachi Brazier Shi-Shi Fu Dogs 10" Inkbox This koro is elaborately decorated

This koro is elaborately decorated with three foo dogs faces around the sides and one atop the lid

) top was hand etched by the nationally known Portland artist Christina Amri

horizontal format) kakejiku — a less common format than the standard vertical scroll

Japanese kakejiku hanging scroll

With exception to some minor signs of use it remains in fine condition and should serve well for another century of use

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Hibachi Brazier Shi-Shi Fu Dogs 10" Inkbox This koro is elaborately decoratedThis is a bronze Hibachi Brazer from the early Meiji era (1868 1912). This one features a Fu Gog Shi Shi or a lion dog playing with a ball on a string. This symbolism of the Shi Shi with a ball represents protection of the world or guarding the outside gate. It also features roaring face handles as well. It sits on a thick wooden base to keep the weight distributed evenly over tatami flooring and to keep it from scorching the floor. This type of