Vintage Japanese Ranma Hand Cut Transom Pine Bows/Needles 50” Makie The sculpture stands 10" high

The sculpture stands 10" high by almost 8" wide 5" Deep

It is the ShiShi (Foo Dog) from the  Taisho Era (c

and the promise of a prosperous future

Date: Contemporary (undated)

Weight = 4lbs 15oz (2kg 236g)

Vintage Japanese Ranma Hand Cut Transom Pine Bows/Needles 50” Makie The sculpture stands 10" highThis vintage Japanese Ranma is made of Sugi wood Japanese cedar hand cut with a pine needle motif. Some individual needles have broken though at a distance this doesn't stand out. Japanese ranma, also known as transom, are intricately designed architectural elements commonly found in traditional Japanese buildings, particularly in temples, shrines, and traditional homes. They serve both functional and aesthetic purposes, often separating rooms while