Antique Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Hibachi Brazier Shi-Shi Fu Dogs 10 Haori Sai Shinonome and indicates the

Sai Shinonome and indicates the school

The original presentation box is dated Showa 36 (1962) and they appear to have been unused

Please enjoy the enlarged pictures to get a full appreciation of the fine keyaki wood and its century old original patina

this stamp remains in excellent condition

ISBN 9780810959316

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Hibachi Brazier Shi-Shi Fu Dogs 10 Haori Sai Shinonome and indicates theThis 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