{"title":"Japanese Okimono, Figurines \u0026 Statues","description":"\u003c!-- JAPONISTA COLLECTION HTML — JAPANESE OKIMONO, FIGURINES \u0026 STATUES --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 1.4rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.65rem; line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #7a6a53; margin: 0 0 0.6rem 0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eThe Iconic Archive Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 80px; height: 1px; background: #D7B56D; margin-top: 0.4rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 2rem 0;\"\u003eSmall-scale sculpture as cultural compression—symbol, gesture, and surface discipline curated with museum calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 2rem 0 2.5rem 0; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkimono occupy one of Japan’s most refined zones of making: \u003cstrong\u003eobjects small enough for the hand, serious enough for study\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are neither ornaments nor toys. At their best, they are complete sculptural statements—miniature worlds built from posture, proportion, and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Japonista lens, okimono are evaluated like sculpture, not décor. Authority comes from silhouette logic, balance, and the confidence to stop at exactly the right moment. Excess weakens them. Restraint strengthens them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompression as mastery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat okimono compress broader cultural systems—folklore, seasonal language, humor, reverence, and daily life—into objects readable from every angle. Surface finish reveals whether the maker knew when to continue and when to stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors read these pieces through structural cues:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 1.5rem 2rem; padding-left: 0; list-style: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosture that feels inevitable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced mass that settles calmly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetails resolved into a single visual language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurfaces that age honestly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFigurines, statuary, and reverence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome okimono lean toward humor or daily life; others toward reverence and symbolic gravity. What unites collector-grade examples is coherence. A piece can be playful and still serious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat defines collector-grade okimono\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 2rem 2rem; padding-left: 0; list-style: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilhouette clarity\u003c\/strong\u003e readable at distance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced mass\u003c\/strong\u003e without instability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface discipline\u003c\/strong\u003e without over-finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetail alignment\u003c\/strong\u003e across the whole object\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresence\u003c\/strong\u003e as a resolved sculptural whole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 2rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\"\u003eWithin this curated archive, you may encounter:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 2rem 2rem; padding-left: 0; list-style: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOkimono curated for sculptural balance and finish integrity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFigurines selected for symbolic clarity and calm authority\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall statuary evaluated by posture, surface, and presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollector-grade examples where age reads as continuity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObjects chosen to live quietly without demanding attention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurated by \u003cstrong\u003eJaponista\u003c\/strong\u003e, this archive treats okimono with the discipline of sculpture: form first, context second, restraint always.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot trinkets.\u003cbr\u003eSculpture, reduced—never diminished.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 3rem; padding: 1.75rem 2rem; background: #faf7f1; border-left: 6px solid #c49b5a; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.8rem 0; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.9rem;\"\u003eSeeking specific motifs, materials, or symbolic systems?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/japonista.com\/pages\/japan-s-premium-proxy-art-logistics-japonista-concierge-logistics%E2%84%A2\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; color: #b07a2a;\" title=\"Japonista Concierge Logistics™ — Premium Proxy \u0026amp; Art Shipping From Japan\" aria-label=\"Japonista Concierge Logistics — premium proxy, cultural sourcing, and global shipping service\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Concierge \u0026amp; Cultural Sourcing Service \u003c\/a\u003e can assist in locating high-signal okimono within Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre okimono purely decorative?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Many are sculptural artifacts carrying symbolic and cultural language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat matters most to collectors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilhouette, balance, surface discipline, and internal coherence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should they be displayed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith negative space. 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De unos 69 cm de altura cada una, las figuras de madera resplandecen con dorado sobre un fondo negro, recuperando el vigor de Kamakura en un audaz lenguaje de mediados a finales de la era Showa, concebido para dominar una entrada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLa pieza\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLos Niō, también conocidos como Kongōrikishi, son los feroces protectores tradicionalmente situados en el Niōmon, la puerta guardiana de los templos budistas. Encarnan la compasión expresada como fuerza. Agyo, el guardián de boca abierta, pronuncia la expresión primordial y representa la fuerza inicial, la apertura de la puerta; Ungyo, con la boca cerrada, simboliza el último aliento y la culminación, la puerta sellada. Juntos, A-Un representa la totalidad de la existencia, el principio y el fin, por lo que una pareja a juego recupera la función original de custodiar el paso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalladas en madera maciza y acabadas con pigmento ennegrecido y abundantes detalles dorados, las figuras evocan la musculatura del periodo Kamakura, recuperada durante la era Showa. Las vestiduras doradas sobre el fondo negro ofrecen un fuerte contraste y gran legibilidad; las amplias curvas de las cintas intensifican la sensación de movimiento y viento alrededor de los cuerpos; los rostros fieros hacen que la pareja A-Un sea inmediatamente reconocible; y las posturas con armas sobre bases rocosas comunican disposición y asientan las figuras como guardianes de una puerta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa escultura devocional de mediados a finales de la era Showa (la era Showa abarca de 1926–1989) suele favorecer siluetas marcadas y acabados de alto contraste destinados a apreciarse desde la distancia en la ubicación de una sala o una puerta, no solo a escala íntima de altar, lo que explica la presencia de esta pareja. Con unos 69 cm cada una, ocupan un monumental punto intermedio entre la escala doméstica y la de templo, adecuadas para flanquear una puerta, una pared o la entrada a una sala de colección. En una sala de santuario deben situarse fuera del eje principal del altar, como guardianes; en interiores modernos, favorecen el espacio negativo y la luz direccional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetalles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTema:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reyes Deva Nio (Kongōrikishi): Agyo (boca abierta) y Ungyo (boca cerrada)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eÉpoca:\u003c\/strong\u003e Periodo Showa medio a tardío (estimación estilística)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japón\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madera maciza tallada con pigmento ennegrecido y detalles dorados\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedidas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Altura aproximada de 69 cm cada una\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluye:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pareja a juego (dos figuras) sobre bases rocosas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAduanas:\u003c\/strong\u003e HS 9703.00 (esculturas y estatuas originales); alternativa utilizada en ocasiones: HS 4420.10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEstado\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonesta pátina de antigüedad en toda la pieza.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeves roces superficiales, desgaste menor en los bordes del dorado y pequeñas abrasiones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarcas de manipulación habituales alrededor de los detalles salientes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo se conoce ninguna restauración; las fotografías forman parte del registro del estado.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAutenticidad y cuidados\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSe desconoce el autor y el origen del templo, y no se reivindica ninguna procedencia de templo o institución; la datación de mediados a finales de la era Showa es una estimación estilística, y Agyo y Ungyo se identifican por la posición de la boca. Cada pieza se examina y documenta en Japón antes del envío y se ofrece con la garantía de autenticidad de Japonista.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEnvío desde Japón\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbalado a mano en Japón y enviado con seguro y seguimiento mediante EMS o un servicio urgente equivalente. Los aranceles e impuestos de importación, cuando corresponda, deberán abonarse a la llegada. Las devoluciones se rigen por nuestra \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epolítica publicada\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLas ofertas consideradas son bienvenidas a través de Enviar una oferta, y cada una se revisa personalmente. Las piezas de más de 1.000 $ pueden reservarse mediante varios pagos con \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigue explorando: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eEstatuas budistas y arte sagrado\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003ePiezas relacionadas: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/japanese-suigetsu-kannon-water-moon-bodhisattva-gilt-wood\"\u003eSuigetsu Kannon de madera dorada con marco de media luna\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/standing-seishi-bosatsu-wood-sculpture-kamakura-muromachi\"\u003eEscultura de madera de Seishi Bosatsu de pie\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/japanese-bronze-nio-guardian-pair-agyo-ungyo-kongo-rikishi\"\u003eGuardianes Nio de bronce, Agyo y Ungyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eDel templo al hogar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLas estatuas monumentales, los santuarios zushi y los altares viajan embalados en cajas y asegurados mediante nuestra Suite de Logística de Grado Museístico™. ¿Buscas una deidad o escuela concreta? The Hunting Salon™ la busca en Japón. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eOrganiza el embalaje y el transporte →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eLos coleccionistas también buscan: pareja de estatuas guardianas nio · estatuas de madera agyo ungyo · pareja de estatuas kongorikishi · estatuas japonesas de guardianes de templo · reyes deva nio de madera · estatuas nio showa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45096380662053,"sku":"AQ 217","price":4360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/DSCF9017.jpg?v=1684642595"},{"product_id":"monumental-lotus-seated-guanyin-sculpture","title":"Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) monumental sentado sobre un loto, atribuido a jade de Hetian, escultura budista china, 72 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eGuanyin, who hears the cries of the world, sits upon a lotus in this 72 cm figure, carved in the classical Chinese Buddhist idiom and attributed to Hetian jade. Its stillness and sheer mass are meant to anchor a sanctuary, study or archive, where contemplative authority matters more than ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our educated assessment, this monumental sculpture depicts Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara), the bodhisattva of compassion, rendered in the classical Chinese Buddhist tradition and seated upon a lotus base. The lotus seat is a strong iconographic indicator associated with purity, awakening and spiritual elevation, and read alongside the serene expression, balanced posture and composed drapery rhythm, it supports this identification with a high degree of plausibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scale and mass of the figure suggest it was conceived as a focal devotional presence rather than a decorative accent. Monumental Buddhist images establish atmosphere, anchor a room's emotional register and invite quiet attention; this piece reads as an object intended to radiate stillness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe material is attributed as Hetian jade. At monumental scale such a claim is best treated through connoisseurship rather than assumption: if confirmed, the stone should present a specific density and tactile weight, characteristic translucency in thinner areas and consistent internal structure across carved transitions. Until direct verification is performed, the material attribution is provisional and presented transparently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLotus-seated Guanyin figures remain among the most culturally resonant sacred images in East Asia, and monumental examples, when properly verified and responsibly presented, transform space without theatrics. The piece suits collectors who prefer contemplative authority over ornament, whether for a private sanctuary, a study or a long-term archive of sacred art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara), a well-supported identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classical Chinese Buddhist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hetian jade (attributed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seated on a lotus base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 72 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review the photographs for surface and base condition; base close-ups can be provided on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is Guanyin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuanyin (Avalokiteshvara) is the bodhisattva revered across East Asian Buddhism for compassion, mercy and attentive listening, traditionally associated with responding to suffering and offering protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFreight Arrangements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its packed weight and dimensions, this sculpture travels by cargo or freight with custom crating rather than standard parcel services, with delivery typically within 6 to 10 weeks depending on routing, carrier availability and customs. Please request an exact quotation for your destination before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentification rests on the lotus-seated composition, devotional composure and monumental scale; clear base close-ups, any marks or inscriptions, documentation and density, translucency and toolwork study could confirm or refine it, and Hetian jade is treated as an attribution unless independently verified. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrated in Japan and shipped insured by air or sea freight. A freight quote is confirmed with you before dispatch through our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eMuseum-Grade Logistics Suite™\u003c\/a\u003e. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. 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Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: lotus seated guanyin statue · hetian jade guanyin · large jade guanyin sculpture · avalokiteshvara jade statue · monumental guanyin figure · chinese buddhist jade carving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51807895585061,"sku":null,"price":101500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/MonumentalLotus-SeatedGuanyinSculpture_Large-ScaleChineseBuddhistSacredFigure_Collector-GradeDevotionalArtObject_1.jpg?v=1767184727"},{"product_id":"solid-k24-japan-gold-maneki-neko-wealth-sculpture","title":"Escultura de gato de la suerte Maneki-Neko de oro amarillo K24, 101.3 g, figura japonesa moderna de metal precioso","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Small Wonders\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eJapan's beckoning cat, emblem of wealth, customers and opportunity, rendered in K24 yellow gold at approximately 101.3 grams. Compact yet dense in the hand, the figure is a precious-metal sculpture in its own right: the gold is not surface decoration but the object itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Maneki-neko presents a refined, materially driven interpretation of one of Japan's most enduring symbols of prosperity. Rather than relying on elaborate surface ornament, it emphasizes clarity of form, balanced proportions and the visual authority of pure gold, and its compact size is offset by a notable weight that gives a sense of density and permanence when handled. Unlike hollow souvenir figures or gold-plated objects, it functions as a true precious-metal sculpture, at once cultural artifact, collectible and store of value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beckoning cat holds a distinctive place in Japanese visual culture, traditionally associated with attracting wealth, customers and opportunity. The raised paw signals invitation rather than command, a symbolism of steady accumulation and sustained fortune. Rendered in gold, the meaning becomes material: the figure no longer merely represents prosperity, it embodies it, which is why gold Maneki-neko are so often kept as personal assets or the anchor of a collection rather than displayed casually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExecuted in K24 yellow gold, the sculpture prioritizes mass, density and surface polish. The relative softness of high-purity gold calls for careful finishing, evident in the even surface treatment and controlled rounding of the edges, and the intentionally conservative form reduces stress points for long-term durability. The interior is lightened rather than fully solid throughout, a standard practice in gold sculpture that balances visual mass, structural integrity and material efficiency while preserving high gold content. Examples of this size and purity occupy a narrow, highly desirable niche where cultural symbolism meets precious-metal collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e K24 yellow gold; interior lightened rather than fully solid throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 72.0 mm · Width approx. 42.0 mm · Depth approx. 35.0 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 101.3 g (estimated packaged weight 1.5 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHS Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7114.19, articles of precious metal other than jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery good condition; overall presentation remains clean and well preserved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor surface marks and light wear at the base, consistent with handling and contact rather than damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo cracks, distortions or material loss observed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as K24 yellow gold with the dimensions and weight recorded here; no third-party assay documentation is included. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/k18-gold-dragon-ornament-red-agate-ryuu\"\u003eK18 gold dragon ornament with red agate\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/pure-gold-kintaro-figure-20g-japan\"\u003ePure gold Kintaro figure in presentation case\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/k24-gold-ox-zodiac-figurine\"\u003eK24 solid gold ox zodiac figurine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Small Wonders\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eCabinet of Curiosities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkimono, netsuke and precious-metal miniatures surface rarely. Tell us the subject, material or carver you collect, and the Hunting Salon™ will search Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eBegin a Hunting Salon™ request →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: 24k gold maneki neko · k24 gold beckoning cat · pure gold lucky cat figurine · gold maneki neko japan · japanese gold cat statue · 24 karat gold figurine japan · gold lucky cat 100g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51808051101989,"sku":null,"price":42000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/SolidK24YellowGoldManeki-Neko_JapaneseBeckoningCatWealthSculpture_ModernCollectibleGoldFigure_1.jpg?v=1767453618"},{"product_id":"japanese-fudo-myoo-wooden-flame-mandorla","title":"Fudō Myōō japonés tallado en un solo bloque de madera, con mandorla de llamas, de finales del período Meiji a principios del período Shōwa, 29.6 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eFudo Myoo, the Immovable Wisdom King, stands here gripping his ritual implements within a mandorla of flame, deity and fire cut together from one block of wood. A modern revival of esoteric carving, the figure favors raw movement and personal expression over temple convention, and it survives without later alteration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese wooden sculpture depicts Fudo Myoo (Acala), the Immovable Wisdom King of esoteric Buddhism, carved as a single integrated form with an expressive flame mandorla. The figure is rendered standing, gripping ritual implements and enveloped by flames that symbolize the burning away of ignorance and delusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeity and mandorla are carved from one block of wood, an approach that emphasizes physical and spiritual unity. The surface is largely left as natural wood, with selective coloration applied only to the flames, setting material restraint against symbolic intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStylistically the work reflects a modern revival of esoteric Buddhist sculpture, likely of the late Meiji to early Showa period. Rather than replicating classical temple prototypes, the sculptor emphasizes raw movement, asymmetry and personal expression, which places the carving within individual devotional or ascetic practice rather than formal temple commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece should be understood as a one-of-a-kind devotional carving. Its value lies not in antiquity alone but in the intensity of its expression and the survival of the sculptor's intent without later alteration. It suits private study, esoteric practice, or a collection focused on expressive Buddhist sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fudo Myoo (Acala), the Immovable Wisdom King, standing with flame mandorla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Meiji to early Showa period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-block carved wood with selective pigment on the flames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. H29.6 × W15.3 × D10 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustoms:\u003c\/strong\u003e HS Code 9706.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e EMS or courier shipping feasible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall good condition with minor damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor losses at the upper edges of the flame mandorla.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo evidence of major repair or restoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncense scent remains detectable, indicating prolonged ritual use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating rests on stylistic assessment and the documentation available and should be treated as approximate; the work is an individual devotional carving rather than a formal temple commission. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/edo-wooden-kannon-bosatsu-zushi-gilt\"\u003eEdo wooden Kannon Bosatsu in zushi\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/aizen-myoo-ragaraja-wooden-gilt-polychrome-statue\"\u003eAizen Myōō gilt polychrome wood statue\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/muromachi-period-carved-wood-bishamonten-tamonten-standing\"\u003eMuromachi wooden Bishamonten standing guardian\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: fudo myoo wood statue · acala wisdom king sculpture · japanese fudo myoo flame mandorla · esoteric buddhist wood carving · meiji period fudo statue · antique japanese fudo myoo · immovable wisdom king statue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51808090325285,"sku":null,"price":2985.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/JapaneseWoodenFudoMyoowithFlameMandorla_One-BlockCarving_Meiji_EarlyShowaPeriodEsotericBuddhistSculpture_1.png?v=1767279273"},{"product_id":"gandhara-buddha-head-fragment-schist-38cm","title":"Fragmento de cabeza de Buda de esquisto gris de Gandhara, estilo de la era kushán, pieza de estudio de escultura antigua en piedra, 38 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eEven separated from its body, this grey schist Buddha head keeps the full Gandhara language: disciplined symmetry, softened naturalism and a meditative quiet that reads across a room. At 38 cm high it is a compact study in calm authority, and a root image for understanding how early Buddhist form emerged along the Silk Road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe face is composed with restraint. Gently lowered eyelids, a balanced nose and a closed mouth form the classic noble calm associated with Gandhara workshops; the expression does not perform emotion but steadies the viewer, spiritual presence rendered as structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hair is carved in rhythmic waves and crowned by a raised topknot form (ushnisha) that signals awakened status. The carving treats texture as order, its repeated locks creating a cadence that reinforces stillness rather than ornament, while subtle asymmetries and surface variation belong to the hand and the stone, giving the piece an archaeological honesty rather than factory perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a fragment, the work invites connoisseurship. Head fragments are collected not only as devotional remnants but as teaching objects, allowing close study of proportion, modeling and workshop vocabulary without distraction, and in a vitrine, library or minimalist interior a head often carries more concentrated authority than a complete figure. Gandhara art formed within the Silk Road cultural sphere, associated chiefly with present-day Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan, and was known for calm naturalism, disciplined symmetry and distinctive treatment of the hair. In a Japan-based collection the fragment clarifies how early Buddhist form developed before later regional stylizations took hold, a piece for the collector who prefers clarity to spectacle and values slow looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gandhara \/ Kushan-era style; antique, over 100 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Country of origin Pakistan (Gandhara region, ancient)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey schist (Gandhara stone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height 38 cm; estimated width ~22 cm, depth ~20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Estimated ~10 kg; packaged ~15 kg (double box, foam bracing and edge guards)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacked size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Estimated ~50 × 35 × 30 cm, protective clearance included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustoms:\u003c\/strong\u003e HS Code 9706.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition consistent with antique stone sculpture: surface wear, softened edges and minor losses reflect age and historical handling rather than modern damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo modern restoration is assumed without in-hand examination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor surface variation and edge softness are consistent with age and material; fragmentary works are valued for authenticity and study.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogued as a Gandhara Buddha head fragment in grey schist within a Kushan-era style horizon; workshop attribution, exact dating and stone identification should be treated as probable pending in-hand examination and comparative references. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/standing-fudo-myo-bronze-guardian-matsuhisa-sohrin-120cm\"\u003eStanding Fudō Myōō bronze by Matsuhisa Sohrin\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/tibetan-temple-guardian-lions-pair-gilt-cinnabar-54kg\"\u003eGilt bronze Sino-Tibetan guardian lions pair\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/edo-wooden-karura-garuda-winged-guardian\"\u003eEdo wooden Karura winged guardian\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: gandhara buddha head · grey schist buddha head · gandhara schist fragment · kushan buddha head sculpture · antique gandhara sculpture · stone buddha head fragment · gandharan art buddha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51808284410149,"sku":null,"price":18285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/AntiqueGandharaGreySchistBuddhaHeadFragmentBust_Kushan-EraStyleStoneSculptureStudyPiece_38cm_5.jpg?v=1767232436"},{"product_id":"gandhara-buddha-relief-attendants-schist","title":"Relieve de Buda de esquisto gris de Gandhara con figuras asistentes, panel de piedra de estilo kushán, 32 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eGandhara workshops along the Silk Road produced some of Buddhism's earliest narrative sculpture, and this 32 cm grey schist panel shows their command of the form. The Buddha sits at its center in meditative calm, attendants on either side set slightly smaller, the whole carved as one tableau to stand against a niche, altar or wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis relief is a Gandhara schist composition depicting a seated Buddha attended by flanking figures, carved as a unified devotional tableau rather than an isolated icon. Executed in dark grey stone, it demonstrates the Gandhara tradition's ability to compress narrative, hierarchy and calm authority into a single architectural form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the center the Buddha sits in meditative composure, hands arranged with disciplined clarity and drapery falling in rhythmic, architectural folds. The body is grounded and frontal, establishing the axis of stillness around which the surrounding figures are arranged. The flanking attendants, likely bodhisattvas or revered disciples, stand in quiet support, their proportions slightly reduced to reinforce hierarchy and to guide the viewer's gaze inward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carved halo and backing slab unify the composition into a single devotional object. Rather than a free-standing sculpture, the relief was conceived for placement against a surface, altar or architectural niche, a format in which Gandhara workshops kept complex iconography legible and calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGandhara Buddhist reliefs originate from the Silk Road cultural sphere, associated primarily with present-day Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan during the Kushan period and related eras. In a Japan-based collection such a piece becomes a historical bridge, showing how early Buddhist narrative sculpture prefigured later developments across Asia, and it rewards sustained looking with its hierarchy, balance and early narrative logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stone Buddhist relief sculpture (Buddha with attendants)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gandhara \/ Kushan-era style; antique, 100+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pakistan (Gandhara region, ancient)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey schist (Gandhara stone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 32 cm (estimated width ~26 cm, depth ~10 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Estimated item weight ~14 kg; safe packaged weight ~20 kg; estimated packed size ~45 × 35 × 20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHS Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9706.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition consistent with antique stone relief: surface wear, softened edges and minor abrasions reflect age and historical handling rather than modern damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo modern restoration is assumed without in-hand examination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone reliefs benefit from stable placement and careful handling; minor surface variation is consistent with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFigures in the Relief\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuddha (seated): the awakened teacher, the compositional and spiritual center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttendant figures: supporting bodhisattvas or disciples framing the central teaching presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGandhara tradition: a Buddhist art tradition shaped along the Silk Road, known for naturalistic carving and architectural drapery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExact dating and workshop attribution should be treated as probable without in-hand examination. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/monumental-polychrome-fudo-myoo-wood-statue-127cm\"\u003ePolychrome wood standing Fudo Myoo statue\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/edo-wooden-fudo-myoo-standing-esoteric-guardian\"\u003eEdo wooden standing Fudo Myoo\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/edo-amida-nyorai-wooden-buddha\"\u003eEdo wooden Amida Nyorai with mandorla\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: gandhara buddha relief · grey schist relief · gandhara schist sculpture · kushan buddha panel · seated buddha with attendants relief · antique gandhara stone carving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51815259144485,"sku":null,"price":7680.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/GandharaGreySchistBuddhaReliefwithAttendants_Kushan-EraStyleBuddhistStonePanel_Antique_100_Years_1.jpg?v=1767234668"},{"product_id":"monumental-zizai-guanyin-camphor-wood","title":"Escultura monumental china de templo de Guanyin Zizai (Avalokiteshvara) en madera de alcanfor, estilo de la dinastía Song, 122 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eAt 122 cm in carved camphor, this Zizai Guanyin sits in royal ease with one leg raised and the body leaning gently into stillness, an image of compassion as composure. Made in the Song dynasty manner and later preserved in Japan, it was conceived for a temple hall, where such figures addressed whole congregations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis monumental wooden sculpture represents Avalokiteshvara in the Zizai (自在观音) form, carved in camphor wood and conceived at a scale reserved for major temple spaces. The figure is presented in a relaxed royal-ease posture, one leg drawn up and the torso subtly inclined, conveying sovereign calm rather than rigid transcendence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe face is composed with mature restraint. Gently lowered eyes, balanced features and a composed mouth communicate attentiveness and readiness to respond, an expression closely aligned with Song dynasty devotional aesthetics, in which spiritual authority is expressed through composure and inner equilibrium rather than dramatic gesture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is carved with an understanding of weight and volume appropriate to monumental sculpture. Drapery flows in broad, confident planes rather than ornamental excess, letting the camphor wood assert its material presence, while the crown and bodhisattva ornaments identify the figure clearly yet remain subordinate to the bodily authority of the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZizai Guanyin imagery originates in Chinese Buddhist art, particularly during the Tang–Song transition and the mature Song dynasty, and later entered Japan, where the form became known as Jizai Kannon. Sculptures of this scale were typically enshrined in temple halls rather than used for private devotion, emphasizing public teaching presence and compassionate guardianship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is understood to have been held formerly in a decommissioned temple and later released through a temple dispersal. Such provenance accounts are common in the Japanese art market and are offered as attributed in the absence of documentation; regardless, the scale, posture and carving logic place the work firmly within the Chinese Avalokiteshvara tradition, later preserved in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Song dynasty style; antique, over 100 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China; later preserved in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Camphor wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 122 × 92 × 73 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 130 kg (object)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObject type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monumental wooden Buddhist sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustoms:\u003c\/strong\u003e HS Code 9706.00; country of origin China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition consistent with an antique monumental wooden sculpture: surface wear, patina and age-related separations reflecting time and historical handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo modern restoration is assumed without in-hand examination; the work is valued for scale, posture and material integrity rather than surface perfection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires professional handling, climate control and crated transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCrating \u0026amp; Freight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its weight and dimensions the sculpture cannot travel by EMS or other parcel services such as DHL, FedEx or UPS and is shipped by cargo or freight only. Preparation may include custom crating, reinforced packing, coordination with domestic logistics providers and scheduling with international freight consolidators and export brokers; delivery typically takes 6 to 10 weeks depending on routing, carrier availability and customs clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreight is quoted individually once destination, delivery method and handling requirements are confirmed, and collectors are asked to request an exact quotation before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrated shipping weight: approx. 240 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked dimensions: approx. 150 × 120 × 110 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSea freight (recommended): ¥480,000–¥660,000, 6–10 weeks in transit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir freight: ¥680,000–¥980,000, 7–14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDynastic attribution, workshop origin and temple provenance rest on stylistic analysis and the documentation available and should be treated as probable; best catalogued as a monumental Zizai Guanyin in Song dynasty style, later preserved in Japan. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrated in Japan and shipped insured by air or sea freight. A freight quote is confirmed with you before dispatch through our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eMuseum-Grade Logistics Suite™\u003c\/a\u003e. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/northern-qi-painted-stone-bodhisattva\"\u003eNorthern Qi style painted stone bodhisattva\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/solid-japan-gold-daikokuten-fortune-deity-prosperity-sculpture\"\u003eSolid gold Daikokuten fortune deity figure\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/northern-wei-white-jade-guanyin-520-acrylic-case-41cm\"\u003eNorthern Wei white jade seated Guanyin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: monumental guanyin wood statue · zizai guanyin camphor wood · song dynasty style guanyin · large antique avalokiteshvara statue · royal ease guanyin sculpture · chinese temple buddhist statue wood · jizai kannon monumental\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51815494058277,"sku":null,"price":78950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/a_8.jpg?v=1767249426"},{"product_id":"northern-qi-painted-stone-bodhisattva","title":"Bodhisattva de piedra pintada con mandorla, estilo de la dinastía Qi del Norte, escultura policromada china, antigua","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eSerene, elongated and still carrying its reds, greens and mineral tones, this painted stone bodhisattva is carved in the Northern Qi tradition of sixth-century northern China. Seated before a flame mandorla populated with attendant figures, it unites sculpture, relief and painted surface in a single devotional system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure sits in composed authority, the torso upright yet softened by a gentle curve, conveying spiritual stillness rather than rigid monumentality. The finely modeled face, with lowered eyes, a slight smile and smooth planes, reflects the Northern Qi preference for calm transcendence: restrained, inward-looking and contemplative, designed to guide the viewer toward meditative focus rather than dramatic effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJewelry and layered garments are rendered in low relief, allowing the pigments to remain legible. These colors are not decorative additions but integral to the sculptural program, preserving the visual impact intended for cave-temple or shrine settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mandorla, carved as a unified stone element, frames the figure with rhythmic flame and halo motifs populated by attendant figures, placing the sculpture within the Northern Qi stone-carving tradition. Northern Qi Buddhist sculpture flourished in northern China in the mid-sixth century, particularly in regions associated with the great cave complexes, and works of this type were made for temple halls and grotto sanctuaries, emphasizing doctrinal clarity and contemplative presence over theatrical display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seated bodhisattva with carved mandorla and attendant figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern Qi dynasty style (6th century); antique, over 100 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved stone with original polychromy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 40–60 kg (estimate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent with an antique painted stone sculpture: surface wear, pigment loss and softened edges reflecting age and historical exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo modern repainting is assumed without in-hand examination; the work is valued for its iconography, polychromy and historical coherence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainted stone requires stable humidity and controlled light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCrating \u0026amp; Freight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwing to its packed weight and dimensions, the sculpture cannot travel by Japan Post EMS, DHL, FedEx or UPS parcel service and is shipped by cargo or freight, with custom crating, reinforced packing and coordination with domestic logistics providers, international freight consolidators and export brokers. Delivery typically takes 6 to 10 weeks depending on routing, carrier availability and customs clearance in the destination country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActual freight costs may differ from automated calculator estimates. A portion of the expected cost may be reflected in the price, and any difference is quoted separately once destination, delivery method and handling requirements are confirmed. Collectors are asked to request a customized freight quotation for their destination before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated weight approx. 40–60 kg; safe packed weight approx. 80–100 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustoms: HS 9706.00; country of origin China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDynastic attribution and dating rest on stylistic analysis and the available documentation and are probable rather than confirmed without in-hand examination; the work is best catalogued as a Northern Qi dynasty style painted stone bodhisattva. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrated in Japan and shipped insured by air or sea freight. A freight quote is confirmed with you before dispatch through our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eMuseum-Grade Logistics Suite™\u003c\/a\u003e. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/monumental-zizai-guanyin-camphor-wood\"\u003eMonumental camphor wood Zizai Guanyin\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/solid-japan-gold-daikokuten-fortune-deity-prosperity-sculpture\"\u003eSolid gold Daikokuten fortune deity figure\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/monumental-lotus-seated-guanyin-sculpture\"\u003eMonumental lotus-seated Guanyin sculpture\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: northern qi bodhisattva · painted stone bodhisattva · chinese stone buddhist sculpture · northern qi style sculpture · polychrome stone bodhisattva · antique chinese buddhist stone · bodhisattva with mandorla\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51815814988069,"sku":null,"price":82500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/NorthernQiDynastyPaintedStoneBodhisattva_ChinesePolychromeBuddhistSculpturewithMandorla_Antique_100_Years_1.jpg?v=1767270977"},{"product_id":"ming-gilt-bronze-buddhist-incense-burner","title":"Xianglu budista chino de bronce dorado, estilo de la dinastía Ming, incensario monumental de trípode para altar de templo, 66 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA large Buddhist censer (xianglu) in the Ming dynasty tradition, made to stand before the main icon of a temple or great hall. Three sculptural legs, deep relief on every face and a guardian-beast finial give it architectural presence, while softened gilding picks out the edges of its ornament as a hierarchy of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large Buddhist censer (xianglu) was made in the Ming dynasty tradition for temple or high-status altar use. Rising on a stepped base with three sculptural legs, the vessel combines functional incense burning with pronounced architectural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is cast and assembled, with deep relief across all faces. Panels are populated with auspicious motifs, mythic creatures and scrolling forms, executed with a density characteristic of late imperial ritual metalwork. Gilded highlights accentuate relief edges and key iconographic zones, creating visual hierarchy rather than uniform brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pierced lid is crowned by a sculptural guardian-beast finial that lets incense smoke escape while reinforcing the censer's symbolic role as a conduit between human and divine realms. Handles and corner elements are treated as independent sculptural forms rather than utilitarian attachments, emphasizing ritual authority over practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCensers of this scale were not domestic objects. They were placed before main icons in temples or large halls, where size, weight and ornament signaled devotional seriousness and institutional backing. The present example aligns with Ming aesthetic priorities, in which mass, symmetry and layered ornament conveyed stability and cosmic order, and it is best understood as a ceremonial object valued for scale, craftsmanship and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ming dynasty style (antique)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast metal with gilding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObject type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buddhist ritual incense burner (xianglu); large altar or temple scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 66 x 45 x 45 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Object approx. 36.7 kg; safe-packed approx. 50–65 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustoms:\u003c\/strong\u003e HS Code 9706.00; country of origin China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secure packing and vibration control required in transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent with an antique ritual object: surface wear, softened gilding and patina reflect age and ritual handling rather than later damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGilding wear and patina are consistent with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo modern restoration is assumed without in-hand examination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDynastic attribution and dating rest on stylistic analysis and the documentation available and should be treated as probable without in-hand metallurgical examination; the piece is best cataloged as a Ming dynasty style ritual incense burner. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/monumental-nishihonganji-style-gold-butsudan-40go-three-way-opening-guden\"\u003eNishi Honganji-style 40-go gold butsudan\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/temple-altar-furniture-set-4pc-vermilion-gold-fittings-35\"\u003eFour-piece vermilion temple altar furniture set\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/nishimura-harusei-bizen-shishi-incense-burner-leaping-lion\"\u003eNishimura Harusei Bizen leaping shishi koro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: ming style gilt bronze censer · chinese buddhist xianglu · large chinese temple incense burner · gilt bronze tripod censer · antique chinese incense burner guardian lid · monumental buddhist censer · ming dynasty incense burner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51815866958117,"sku":null,"price":11860.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/MingDynastyStyleChineseGiltBronzeBuddhistIncenseBurner_Xianglu_MonumentalTempleAltarCenser_Antique_100_Years_1.jpg?v=1767272140"},{"product_id":"early-ming-gilt-bronze-seated-buddha","title":"Buda sedente de bronce dorado, estilo de los inicios de la dinastía Ming, tradición china de escultura budista Yongle-Xuande, 50 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eThe imperial workshops of the early Ming set a standard in gilt bronze that later casters long emulated, and this 50 cm seated Buddha follows their Yongle–Xuande idiom closely. Full lotus posture, a meditative mudra and gilt scrollwork engraved over the robe give its 16.5 kg form a quiet, luminous gravity suited to a temple hall or refined altar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculpture depicts a seated Buddha cast in bronze with extensive gilt decoration, produced in the Yongle–Xuande tradition of the early Ming dynasty. The figure sits in full lotus posture upon an integral base, the hands forming a meditative mudra that emphasizes inward stillness and doctrinal clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe facial features are softly modeled yet precise, with a calm expression, gently lowered eyes and a balanced cranial form. The hair is arranged in tight curls and the ushnisha rises subtly, reflecting court-sponsored Buddhist sculpture of the early Ming period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body and robe are richly adorned with engraved and gilt floral scrollwork, a decorative approach associated with the Yongle and Xuande imperial ateliers. Rather than overwhelming the form, the gilding enhances the contours of the body, allowing light to articulate volume and rhythm across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBronze Buddhas of this scale were typically intended for temple halls or refined altar settings rather than casual domestic display, and the combination of weight, finish and iconographic restraint suggests devotional use within a religious or institutional context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Ming dynasty style (Yongle–Xuande); antique, over 100 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast bronze with gilt decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 50 cm · Width approx. 33.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 16.5 kg (object); safe packed weight approx. 28–32 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObject type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seated Buddha sculpture on integral base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustoms:\u003c\/strong\u003e HS Code 9706.00; country of origin China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e EMS or courier possible with professional packing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition consistent with an antique gilt-bronze Buddhist sculpture: surface wear, localized gilt loss and patina reflecting age and ritual handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo modern restoration is assumed without in-hand examination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires stable humidity and careful handling to preserve the surface decoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttribution to the Yongle–Xuande period rests on stylistic analysis and the documentation available and should be treated as probable without in-hand metallurgical testing or inscriptional evidence. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/gandhara-bodhisattva-schist-abhaya-halo-82cm\"\u003eGandhara schist standing Bodhisattva\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/ag-88-matsuhisa-sensei-nio-bronze-statue\"\u003eMatsuhisa bronze Nio Agyo and Ungyo pair\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/jizo-bosatsu-wooden-sculpture-edo-70cm\"\u003eEdo period carved wood standing Jizo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: early ming gilt bronze buddha · yongle style buddha statue · xuande gilt bronze buddha · antique chinese bronze buddha · seated gilt bronze buddha · ming dynasty buddha statue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51815869219109,"sku":null,"price":11200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/EarlyMingDynastyGiltBronzeSeatedBuddha_Yongle_XuandeStyleChineseBuddhistSculpture_Antique_100_Years_1.png?v=1767272801"},{"product_id":"chinese-zizai-guanyin-yellow-stone","title":"Bodhisattva chino Guanyin Zizai (Avalokiteshvara) sedente, de piedra amarilla, con mandorla, estilo Ming-Qing, 80 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eSeated in relaxed yet dignified ease, this Zizai Guanyin is carved from yellow stone and unified by a golden-toned surface, a lotus-form attribute in the left hand and an integral flame mandorla rising behind. A Ming–Qing style devotional image of compassion and sovereign ease, standing about 80 cm high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculpture depicts a seated Zizai Guanyin (自在观音), carved from yellow stone and finished with a unified golden-toned surface. The bodhisattva is presented in a relaxed yet dignified posture that conveys both compassion and sovereign ease, hallmarks of the Zizai Guanyin iconographic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expression is calm and inward-looking, with softly modeled features and a balanced cranial form crowned by an elaborate headdress. The body is proportioned with gentle curvature, emphasizing serenity rather than dramatic movement. The right hand is lowered in a gesture of offering or reassurance, while the left supports a lotus-form attribute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mandorla is carved as an integral stone element, rising behind the figure as a flame-shaped aureole incised with radiating lines. It frames the bodhisattva as a focus of devotion and reinforces the vertical presence of the image without excessive ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZizai Guanyin imagery flourished in China during the Ming and Qing periods, when the bodhisattva was venerated as an accessible manifestation of Avalokiteshvara, embodying freedom from suffering and compassionate authority. Stone sculptures of this scale were typically produced for temple halls or refined shrine settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ming–Qing dynasty style; antique, over 100 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved yellow stone with golden-toned surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 80 cm · Width approx. 45 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 4.76 kg (object); safe packed weight approx. 12–15 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObject type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seated bodhisattva sculpture (Zizai Guanyin) with integral mandorla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustoms:\u003c\/strong\u003e HS Code 9706.00; country of origin China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e EMS or courier possible with professional packing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition consistent with an antique stone devotional sculpture: minor surface wear, softened carving edges and natural patination reflecting age rather than later damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo modern repainting or reworking is assumed without in-hand examination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenefits from stable placement and protection from vibration and moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating to the Ming–Qing period rests on stylistic analysis and the documentation available and should be treated as probable without in-hand examination or inscriptional evidence. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/edo-zushi-amida-nyorai-81cm\"\u003eEdo standing Amida Nyorai in large zushi\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/bronze-fudo-myoo-acala-standing-statue-japanese-sacred-art-98cm\"\u003eMonumental bronze standing Fudo Myoo\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/showa-esoteric-buddhist-triad-dainichi-sho-kannon-senju-kannon\"\u003eDainichi, Sho Kannon and Senju Kannon triad\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: yellow stone guanyin statue · zizai guanyin stone sculpture · chinese stone bodhisattva mandorla · ming qing style guanyin · antique stone avalokiteshvara · seated guanyin with lotus · chinese buddhist stone statue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51815871971621,"sku":null,"price":13485.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/ChineseZizaiGuanyin_Avalokiteshvara_SeatedYellowStoneBodhisattvawithMandorla_Antique_100_Years_1.jpg?v=1767273429"},{"product_id":"edo-amida-nyorai-wooden-buddha","title":"Amida Nyorai (Amitabha) sedente del período Edo, tallado en madera con mandorla flamígera y restos de dorado, 47 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eSeated in meditation before a flame-shaped aureole, this 47 cm Amida Nyorai offers the Pure Land promise of rebirth with Edo-period calm. Its once-gilt mandorla was later backed in thin metal for stability, and the darkened wood, still touched with gold, bears the marks of long veneration at a temple or a household altar of rank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculpture depicts Amida Nyorai (Amitabha Buddha) seated in meditation, carved in wood during the Edo period in Japan. The figure is presented in full lotus posture, the hands forming the meditation mudra, embodying calm assurance and the promise of rebirth in the Pure Land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expression is gentle and composed, with softly downcast eyes and balanced features characteristic of Edo-period devotional sculpture. The surface shows a darkened patina with traces of gilding, reflecting age, handling and long veneration rather than later alteration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carved mandorla rises behind the figure as a flame-shaped aureole. Its surface was originally gilt, and it was later reinforced from the reverse with a thin metal sheet for stability, a structural detail consistent with Edo-period construction practice for wooden Buddhist icons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately 47 cm the image occupies an intermediate scale suited to temple halls, household altars of higher rank or memorial settings. Edo-period Amida images of this quality were produced for Pure Land devotion, emphasizing accessibility, serenity and doctrinal clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edo period; antique, over 100 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved wood with traces of gilding; mandorla reinforced on the reverse with thin metal sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 47 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 6–8 kg (object, estimated); safe packed weight approx. 14–18 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObject type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seated Buddha sculpture (Amida Nyorai) with mandorla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustoms:\u003c\/strong\u003e HS Code 9706.00; country of origin Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e EMS or courier possible with professional packing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition consistent with an Edo-period wooden sculpture: surface wear, rubbing and minor losses that do not detract from the overall presence or devotional integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDarkened patina with traces of gilding; the mandorla carries a later metal-sheet reinforcement on the reverse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenefits from stable humidity and protection from direct light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating to the Edo period rests on stylistic analysis and the documentation available and should be treated as probable without in-hand examination or temple documentation. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/gandhara-buddha-relief-attendants-schist\"\u003eGandhara schist Buddha relief with attendants\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/monumental-polychrome-fudo-myoo-wood-statue-127cm\"\u003ePolychrome wood standing Fudo Myoo statue\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/edo-wooden-fudo-myoo-standing-esoteric-guardian\"\u003eEdo wooden standing Fudo Myoo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: edo period amida nyorai · wooden amida buddha mandorla · antique amitabha wood statue · japanese seated buddha antique · pure land buddha sculpture · edo buddhist statue 47 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51815877607717,"sku":null,"price":7640.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/EdoPeriodJapaneseAmidaNyorai_Amitabha_WoodenSeatedBuddhawithMandorla_Antique_100_Years_1.png?v=1767274803"},{"product_id":"zenshoji-style-amida-triad-zushi","title":"Tríada de Amida de la tradición Zenkō-ji del período Edo, con Kannon y Seishi, madera lacada en negro y dorada en santuario zushi","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eAmida Nyorai stands with Kannon and Seishi before a single shared mandorla, the distinctive format inherited from the hidden main icon of Zenkō-ji in Nagano. Carved in wood, finished in black lacquer and gilt and installed in its lacquered zushi, this Edo-period or later triad carries one of Japan's most widely replicated Pure Land images into a complete devotional unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese Buddhist shrine ensemble (zushi) houses an Amida triad in the format described as Zensho-ji style (Zensho-ji shiki sanzon). The central figure represents Amida Nyorai, flanked by Kannon Bosatsu and Seishi Bosatsu, arranged before a unified mandorla in the distinctive iconographic format associated with the Zenkō-ji tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures are carved in wood, finished with black lacquer and gilt details, and installed within a lacquered shrine cabinet. In triads of this kind the three figures share a single halo or mandorla surface, emphasizing salvific unity rather than hierarchical separation. The format traces its inspiration to the revered hidden main icon (hibutsu) of Zenkō-ji in Nagano and became widely disseminated through Edo-period devotional replication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shrine cabinet is proportioned for domestic or temple-hall worship, with hinged doors and an interior gilded ground framing the triad. Its construction allows the figures, base platform and mandorla to be removed individually for maintenance, a feature consistent with Edo-period ritual practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the precise date is unrecorded, stylistic and construction features support an Edo-period or later devotional production. The ensemble reflects Zenkō-ji devotional tradition rather than courtly commission, and should be approached as a complete religious unit rather than as individual sculptures. It suits study, devotion, or a collection focused on Japanese Pure Land iconography and the Zenkō-ji tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edo period or later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved wood with black lacquer and gilding; lacquered shrine cabinet with gilded interior ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIconography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amida Nyorai with Kannon Bosatsu and Seishi Bosatsu before a shared mandorla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. H69 × W42 × D30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figures, base platform and mandorla removable individually for maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustoms:\u003c\/strong\u003e HS Code 9706.00; origin Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e EMS or courier feasible with reinforced packing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall condition is fair, with surface losses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlaking and loss to lacquer surfaces, particularly on the upper left section of the shrine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear and patina consistent with age and handling are visible throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo major structural breaks are observed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating rests on stylistic assessment and the documentation available and should be treated as approximate; the precise date is unrecorded. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/butsudan-japanese-altars-religious-objects\"\u003eButsudan \u0026amp; Altars\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/monumental-otaniha-guden-gold-butsudan-black-lacquer-124w-180h-80d\"\u003eMonumental Otani-ha gold butsudan, 180 cm\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/monumental-otaniha-guden-gold-butsudan-black-lacquer-122w-177h-80d\"\u003eOtani-ha guden-style gold butsudan, 177 cm\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/qing-cloisonne-incense-burner-jade-lion\"\u003eQing-style cloisonné censer with jade lions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: zenkoji style amida triad · amida nyorai kannon seishi statue · zenkoji sanzon buddha · edo period amida triad zushi · japanese pure land buddhist altar · black lacquer buddhist shrine antique · antique amida buddha triad japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51815938523429,"sku":null,"price":35985.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/JapaneseZensho-ji_StyleAmidaTriadwithWoodenZushiShrine_Zenko-jiTradition_2.png?v=1767280125"},{"product_id":"kutani-takarabune-shichifukujin-display-sculpture-46cm","title":"Barco del tesoro Takarabune de cerámica Kutani con los siete dioses de la suerte Shichifukujin, escultura policroma, alt. 46 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eThe Shichifukujin, the Seven Lucky Gods, gather aboard the Takarabune, Japan's treasure ship of auspicious arrival, in this display-scale Kutani ware sculpture. At 46 cm high and 10.6 kg, it turns New Year folk belief into an interior anchor of color, gold-tone highlights and shared good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn New Year iconography and household folk belief, the treasure ship carries abundance not as a sudden miracle but as the steady accumulation of good timing, honest work and communal goodwill: fortune with a moral backbone. The Seven Lucky Gods are traditionally Ebisu, Daikokuten, Bishamonten, Benzaiten, Fukurokuju, Jurōjin and Hotei. Small charms live on shelves; a display-scale Takarabune holds a room, a scene of motion, companionship and arrival that sets the tone for an entryway, shopfront, reception space or a display beside a home altar without requiring a strictly religious context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motif is a condensed prosperity cosmology: a shared vessel, multiple blessings and a philosophy of fortune held in common. It is often chosen for places where people gather, such as workspaces, storefronts and family rooms, because its meaning is social rather than solitary: wellbeing shared, luck circulated, effort rewarded. The ship symbolizes momentum, the gathering symbolizes support, and the presence of the gods signals a worldview in which prosperity is built through continuity, preparation and respectful relationships, optimism without sentimentality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKutani ware is celebrated for bold enamel color, layered surface richness and decorative confidence, and in large sculptural forms the challenge grows: color fields must stay clean, highlights intentional, and density must not collapse into noise. Here the polychrome and gold-tone accents work like festival textiles, with dense patterning, confident saturation and deliberate highlights that keep the composition legible even at a distance. Large polychrome figures are less common in intact, display-ready form because of their size and handling risk, and this one is a true statement-scale object that reads clearly in real space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kutani ware (attributed by style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic with polychrome enamel and gold-tone decorative accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takarabune (treasure ship) with the Shichifukujin (Seven Lucky Gods)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 46 cm · W 45 cm · D 23 cm (approx.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 10.6 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parcel-eligible (no cargo required); internal cushioning, corner protection and reinforced double-boxing; estimated packed weight approx. 15–18 kg, packed size approx. 60 × 55 × 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresents as near-unused, with signs consistent with long-term storage and\/or past display handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpect light surface age tone, minor marks and small cosmetic irregularities typical of large enameled decorative ceramics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe visual effect remains strong in scale, motif clarity and display impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttribution and kiln naming rest on visible style, material conventions and the decorative vocabulary of large-format Kutani figures; without an independently verifiable workshop document set, precise dating and kiln-line attribution are probable rather than absolute. The cultural subject, display intent and Kutani-family decorative approach can be stated with confidence. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-porcelain-ceramics\"\u003eCeramics \u0026amp; Porcelain\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/kutani-shishi-guardian-lion-pair-large-ceramic\"\u003ePair of Kutani shishi guardian lions\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/kutani-ware-shishi-lion-koma-inu-figure\"\u003eKutani iron-red koma-inu shishi\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/kutani-shishi-guardian-lion-pair-pierced-brocade-balls\"\u003eKutani shishi pair with pierced brocade balls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eKiln \u0026amp; Crate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge chargers, vases and paired pieces travel in custom crates with insured freight through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. For a piece not shown here, the Deputy Vault™ acquires, inspects and exports it for you. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-concierge-logistics-case-file\"\u003eOpen a case file →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: kutani treasure ship · takarabune seven lucky gods · shichifukujin statue · seven lucky gods ceramic · japanese treasure ship figure · large kutani sculpture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kutani Ware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51819041161509,"sku":null,"price":1380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/KutaniWarePolychrome_TreasureShip_withSevenLuckyGods_Shichifukujin_Displ_1.png?v=1767444035"},{"product_id":"master-japanese-wood-carved-longevity-turtle-rider","title":"Tortuga de la longevidad tallada en madera con un pequeño jinete sobre el caparazón, escultura japonesa de mediados del siglo XX, caja de conservación de época","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Small Wonders\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA longevity turtle carries a smaller turtle upon its shell, carved in wood with a precision that lifts it beyond decorative craft into exhibition-grade sculpture. Calm at first glance, it grows more impressive under prolonged observation, and it remains with its period storage box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculptural carving presents a longevity turtle with a smaller turtle riding upon its shell. Although compact in scale, the surface is densely resolved: the shell plates show controlled variation rather than stamped repetition, and the body holds a restrained tension that avoids caricature. Shell articulation, anatomical restraint, compositional integration and clean surface transitions mark a mature, fully resolved sculptural work with a quiet authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese visual language the turtle represents longevity, endurance and continuity across generations. The smaller turtle riding upon the first intensifies that meaning, implying the transmission of what is carried forward over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculptor's career profile aligns with serious modern Japanese carving traditions shaped by disciplined early training and later institutional recognition: a path from traditional sculptural instruction into the national exhibition system, followed by sustained professional standing through awards, juror appointments and committee roles. The inclusion of a period storage box is significant; within Japanese collecting culture, objects that remain with their original housing are often those that were deliberately preserved rather than casually circulated. Works of this kind tend to be retained within domestic collections and appear only intermittently on the open market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Longevity turtle with a smaller turtle riding on its shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 9.5 cm · Width approx. 21 cm · Depth approx. 11 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 230 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Period storage box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood age-consistent condition with one small age-related chip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo structural compromise or distortion observed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarving quality and surface treatment are consistent with the work of a recognized modern Japanese sculptor with exhibition, award and juror credentials; the piece is accompanied by its period storage box. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/japanese-bronze-equestrian-kusunoki-masashige-signed-shoun\"\u003eKusunoki Masashige bronze equestrian, signed Shōun\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/bronze-horse-sculpture-meiji-taisho-signed\"\u003eMeiji–Taishō bronze horse on wooden base\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/ito-koku-bronze-horse-seima-showa\"\u003eItō Kōku attributed Seima bronze horse\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Small Wonders\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eCabinet of Curiosities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkimono, netsuke and precious-metal miniatures surface rarely. Tell us the subject, material or carver you collect, and the Hunting Salon™ will search Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eBegin a Hunting Salon™ request →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: japanese wood carving turtle · longevity turtle sculpture · japanese turtle okimono · minogame wood carving · carved wooden turtle with box japan · mid century japanese wood sculpture · japanese auspicious turtle carving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51819046699301,"sku":null,"price":4670.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/MasterJapaneseWood-CarvedLongevityTurtlewithRider_Mid-CenturySculpturalWork_PeriodStorageBoxIncluded_1.jpg?v=1767442763"},{"product_id":"k24-gold-ox-zodiac-figurine","title":"Figura zodiacal del buey Eto en oro amarillo macizo K24, escultura japonesa Eto de pureza 9999, aprox. 29.1 g","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Small Wonders\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eThe ox of the Japanese zodiac, emblem of diligence and wealth gathered through steady effort, rendered entirely in solid K24 yellow gold of 9999 purity. A sculptural object and a precious-metal asset at once, it commands attention through restraint rather than excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ox (Ushi) holds a position of quiet strength within the Japanese zodiac, symbolizing diligence, endurance, honesty and the accumulation of wealth through steady effort rather than chance. Unlike the more aggressive animals of the cycle, the ox is revered for reliability and grounded power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExecuted entirely in solid K24 yellow gold, this figurine conveys latent strength balanced by composure. Formed in 9999-purity gold, it shows the precise finishing and warm tonal depth characteristic of high-purity gold sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, gold zodiac figures served as talismanic objects, kept to anchor fortune, protect wealth and mark milestones. The ox speaks of patience, discipline and earned prosperity, qualities central to long-term success, and the piece functions as both sculptural object and precious-metal asset, a pairing increasingly rare in contemporary markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid K24 yellow gold (9999 purity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ox (Ushi), Japanese zodiac (eto)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 29.1 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographs document its condition in full and are best reviewed closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribed as solid K24 yellow gold of 9999 purity. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/pure-gold-kintaro-figure-20g-japan\"\u003ePure gold Kintaro figure in presentation case\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/solid-k24-japan-gold-maneki-neko-wealth-sculpture\"\u003eK24 yellow gold maneki-neko figure\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/k18-gold-dragon-ornament-red-agate-ryuu\"\u003eK18 gold dragon ornament with red agate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Small Wonders\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eCabinet of Curiosities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkimono, netsuke and precious-metal miniatures surface rarely. Tell us the subject, material or carver you collect, and the Hunting Salon™ will search Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eBegin a Hunting Salon™ request →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: 24k gold ox figurine · k24 gold zodiac ox · pure gold eto figurine japan · solid gold ox statue · japanese zodiac gold figure · 9999 gold animal figurine · year of the ox gold collectible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51819258478885,"sku":null,"price":9680.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/K24YellowGoldOx_Zodiac_Figurine_SolidGoldEtoSculpture_Approx.29.1g_JapaneseLuxuryCollectible_1.jpg?v=1767462345"},{"product_id":"k18-gold-dragon-ornament-red-agate-ryuu","title":"Adorno de dragón Ryū en oro K18 con cuenta de ágata roja giratoria, acabado de alto brillo, 260.3 g","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Timepieces \u0026amp; Fine Jewelry\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA dragon rendered in precious metal is never merely décor. Marked K18 and weighing approximately 260.3 g, this ryū ornament unites display presence with intrinsic material value, its high-luster relief animated by light and punctuated by a rotating red agate bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ryū motif carries the language of moving power: protection, momentum and auspicious flow. This piece is marked K18 and carries substantial precious-metal weight, approximately 260.3 g, giving it a dual identity as a display object of real presence and a work of intrinsic material value. Its high-luster finishing animates the relief as the viewing angle changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eK18 denotes an 18k gold alloy, chosen for its luxury finish and structural strength; it takes a fine polish, holds crisp relief and suits detailed protrusions such as claws, horns and whisker-like ridges. Raised scale work set against smoother planes keeps the figure from reading as a single reflective mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA red agate accent adds deliberate contrast and symbolic vitality. One red bead rotates, a separate constructed element rather than painted imitation, reinforcing the idea of circulating fortune and acting as a focal point within the gold field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dragon is traditionally read as a guardian and regulator of flow. In an interior this suggests placement at entrances, storage areas or workspaces, wherever protection and continuity are desired. Compact in footprint yet dense in presence, it is a symbol legible across cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold dragon ornament (ryū motif) with stone accent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18k gold alloy (K18 mark noted); red agate accent with one rotating red bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-luster polish; raised scale relief against smooth planes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 4.55 × 9.37 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 260.3 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e No accessories indicated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-grade\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJaponista grade B\u003c\/strong\u003e · Good, with visible wear consistent with use; fully functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade B: visible wear, with minor discoloration and surface variation noted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor surface variation and micro-wear are consistent with handling and typical of high-polish gold objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ornament bears a K18 mark and weighs approximately 260.3 g; the red agate bead is a separate rotating element rather than a painted imitation. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/solid-k24-japan-gold-maneki-neko-wealth-sculpture\"\u003eK24 yellow gold maneki-neko figure\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/pure-gold-kintaro-figure-20g-japan\"\u003ePure gold Kintaro figure in presentation case\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/k24-gold-ox-zodiac-figurine\"\u003eK24 solid gold ox zodiac figurine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Timepieces \u0026amp; Fine Jewelry\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eReference Hunting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eName the reference number, dial and year, and the Hunting Salon™ watches Japan’s collector market for it, then inspects and documents the piece before it ships insured to you. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eRequest a watch search →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: 18k gold dragon ornament · k18 gold dragon figure · solid gold dragon sculpture · japanese gold dragon okimono · gold dragon with agate · gold dragon desk ornament · 18k gold collectible object\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51819387846949,"sku":null,"price":53980.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/K18GoldDragonOrnamentwithRedAgate_SculpturalRyuuDragon_High-LusterFinish_260.3g_1.jpg?v=1767458796"},{"product_id":"solid-gold-fudo-myoo-japan","title":"Fudō Myōō sedente en oro macizo con mandorla flamígera, figura budista japonesa moderna, aprox. 450 g","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eFudō Myōō, the Immovable One, guards the Dharma by subduing ignorance with unwavering resolve. Rendered here in solid gold, a material almost never used for Buddhist sculpture, this modern Japanese image sits before its flaming mandorla, and an estimated weight of about 450 g lends it considerable gravity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFudō Myōō occupies a singular and uncompromising place in the Japanese Buddhist pantheon. As the immovable protector of the Dharma, he is defined not by compassion alone but by the active suppression of ignorance, delusion and spiritual disorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks executed in solid gold are an extreme rarity within the wider tradition of Buddhist sculpture, and the material aligns with Fudō Myōō's doctrinal role as the unshakable guardian of truth. This example presents a fully realized seated Fudō Myōō backed by a flaming mandorla, rendered with restraint and authority rather than ornament. Its substantial weight contributes directly to the work's presence, reinforcing both its physical and its symbolic authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Estimated approx. 450 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIconography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seated Fudō Myōō with flaming mandorla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insured courier with signature confirmation; final method arranged in consultation with the buyer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer to the photographs for the condition of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as solid gold, with an estimated weight of approx. 450 g; the karat is undetermined, and no hallmark or assay papers accompany it. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/monumental-lotus-seated-guanyin-sculpture\"\u003eMonumental lotus-seated Guanyin sculpture\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/solid-japan-gold-daikokuten-fortune-deity-prosperity-sculpture\"\u003eSolid gold Daikokuten fortune deity figure\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/northern-qi-painted-stone-bodhisattva\"\u003eNorthern Qi style painted stone bodhisattva\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: solid gold fudo myoo · gold fudo myoo statue · japanese gold buddhist figure · fudo myoo flaming mandorla · acala gold sculpture japan · gold buddhist statue japan · fudo myoo figure modern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51819404853541,"sku":null,"price":169750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/ARareSolid-GoldFigureofFudoMyoo_Japan_ModernPeriod_Approx.450g_1.jpg?v=1767460385"},{"product_id":"pure-gold-kintaro-figure-20g-japan","title":"Figura auspiciosa de Kintarō en oro puro K24, 20.10 g, con certificado y estuche de presentación","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Small Wonders\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eKintaro, Japan's legendary Golden Boy, is an emblem of vigorous growth, courage and a life protected by good fortune. Rendered here in pure gold of about 20.10 g, with certificate and fitted presentation case, the auspicious icon becomes literal: symbolic meaning and intrinsic material value held in one small, unused heirloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan's seasonal imagination Kintaro stands beside the wider language of celebration: children's milestones, resilience through difficulty, and a household's wish that strength and integrity become visible in everyday life. In domestic settings such objects are more than decoration. They act as compact talismans, placed in entryways, offices and display corners to invite continuity of effort and reward, a small presence meant to be seen daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is executed in precious metal as a high-value reinterpretation of the auspicious icon. Unlike mass-market festival ornaments, a pure-gold Kintaro joins symbol and substance, which is precisely why collectors and gift-givers pursue works of this type. Accompanied by its presentation case and certificate, it reads as an heirloom-grade gift for congratulations, new ventures, promotions and first-of-their-kind milestones where the gesture needs to feel permanent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure is pure gold (純金, K24 \/ 999 class by Japanese retail convention). At about 53 mm in height, surface decisions matter: clean edges, balanced relief and a coherent silhouette carry the object's authority. Pure gold is notably soft compared with lower-karat alloys, which makes crisp modeling and durable presentation a practical achievement, and the case is part of the object's design, protecting the surface while framing the figure for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast of scale is deliberate: a small, precious figure within a spacious, ceremonial case, suited to a display shelf, an executive desk or a dedicated cabinet where it can be seen without being handled. Pure-gold themed figurines are produced in limited runs and frequently kept within families, so they appear on the secondary market only occasionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attributed to a named maker (art name noted on the documentation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan (as presented)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure gold, 純金 (K24 convention)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kintaro, auspicious figurine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figure approx. H~53 mm · Presentation case approx. W190 × D150 × H170 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 20.10 g (gold figure only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certificate; fitted presentation case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustoms:\u003c\/strong\u003e HS Code 7114.19 (goldsmiths' \/ silversmiths' wares of precious metal; classification may vary by destination customs authority)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforced double-boxing with rigid corner protection and shock-buffered fill; estimated packed weight ~1.2–1.8 kg; estimated packed dimensions ~26 × 22 × 22 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-grade\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJaponista grade S\u003c\/strong\u003e · Unworn or as new, complete with original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew \/ unused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure gold is soft; case-kept storage is recommended to protect the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKintaro in Japanese Celebration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKintaro is the boy of legendary strength raised in the mountains of Ashigara, long associated with Boys' Day and with wishes for children to grow strong and brave. In Japan, auspicious icons are most powerful when they live in the everyday: a pure-gold Kintaro is both a cultural symbol and a lasting object, made to be kept, displayed and remembered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial and weight are recorded as specified and a certificate is included; without independent assay or further institutional paperwork, the maker attribution should be treated as documented by certificate rather than independently verified. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/k24-gold-ox-zodiac-figurine\"\u003eK24 solid gold ox zodiac figurine\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/solid-k24-japan-gold-maneki-neko-wealth-sculpture\"\u003eK24 yellow gold maneki-neko figure\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/k18-gold-dragon-ornament-red-agate-ryuu\"\u003eK18 gold dragon ornament with red agate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Small Wonders\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eCabinet of Curiosities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkimono, netsuke and precious-metal miniatures surface rarely. Tell us the subject, material or carver you collect, and the Hunting Salon™ will search Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eBegin a Hunting Salon™ request →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: pure gold kintaro figure · 24k gold figurine japan · japanese gold auspicious figure · kintaro statue gold · junkin gold ornament · solid gold japanese figurine · gold good luck figure japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51819425530149,"sku":null,"price":11575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/CertifiedPureGoldKintaroFigure_20g_JapaneseAuspiciousOrnamentwithPresentationCase_1.jpg?v=1767464274"},{"product_id":"meiji-bronze-okimono-birds-rock-garden","title":"Okimono japonés de bronce del período Meiji, dos aves sobre una roca en una escena de jardín rocoso, metal fundido patinado, con caja original","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Small Wonders\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eTwo birds pause on a terraced outcrop of rock in this Meiji-period bronze okimono, a small meditation on seasonal stillness. Chased detailing and applied patina hold the surface in quiet balance, and the original wooden storage box keeps the piece as it was meant to be kept: a cherished object of contemplation rather than passing ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculptural okimono presents two birds resting upon a rock formation rendered with naturalistic restraint and compositional balance. Executed in cast bronze with a patinated surface, the work reflects Meiji-period sensibilities, when the decorative arts bridged refined craftsmanship with poetic observation of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rocky base is modeled in layered elevations, creating visual rhythm while anchoring the figures in a grounded landscape. The birds' alert yet calm postures evoke seasonal stillness, a favored theme of Japanese metalwork in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Chased surface detailing and an applied patina keep the emphasis on restraint and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original wooden storage box supports the piece's status as a cared-for decorative object rather than a casual ornament; examples retaining their original boxes are increasingly scarce and valued for completeness and historical continuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meiji period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast bronze with chased surface detailing and applied patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two birds resting on a rock formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original wooden storage box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatinated surface as shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating and attribution rest on stylistic and material analysis consistent with Meiji-period bronze production. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/showa-era-golden-guardian-lion-karajishi-tama-shishi\"\u003eShowa golden shishi on display base\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/meiji-period-japanese-metal-kara-shishi-lion-sculpture\"\u003eMeiji metal Kara Shishi lion with peony, signed Teruaki\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/monumental-bronze-shishi-guardian-openwork-jewel-ball-heian-style-55cm\"\u003eBronze shishi guardian with openwork jewel ball\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Small Wonders\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eCabinet of Curiosities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkimono, netsuke and precious-metal miniatures surface rarely. Tell us the subject, material or carver you collect, and the Hunting Salon™ will search Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eBegin a Hunting Salon™ request →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: meiji bronze okimono birds · japanese bronze bird sculpture · antique bronze okimono with box · meiji period bird on rock bronze · japanese metalwork birds okimono · tokonoma bronze ornament\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51819804295461,"sku":null,"price":785.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/Meiji-PeriodBronzeOkimono_BirdsonRockGardenScene_SignedMetalworkSculpturewithOrig_1.jpg?v=1767500006"},{"product_id":"antique-japanese-sleeping-cat-okimono-black-white-ceramic","title":"Okimono japonés de gato durmiente de cerámica, con pelaje de gato vaca blanco y negro, pintado a mano, de gusto Edo-Meiji","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA sleeping cat, paws tucked and tail curled into the rhythm of its body, in black-and-white patterning with hand-painted accents and a surface softened by decades of handling. It is an okimono made for the hush of a shelf or tokonoma corner, where it calms the room and rewards attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome objects shout and others breathe; this one belongs to the second kind. The posture is the point: the cat has surrendered fully to sleep, its face softened and its tail drawn in. In Japanese interiors a figure of this kind works less as décor than as atmosphere, an image of calm that quietly reorganizes a shelf, the corner of a tokonoma or a cabinet where the eye rests between louder works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black-and-white coat recalls what is playfully called a cow cat, a modern nickname, while the glazed surface is convincingly old, with gentle dulling, small scuffs on the high points and the micro-wear that builds up over decades of handling and display. It has the intimacy of something once bought as a personal talisman. A repair around one ear shows it was kept and cared for enough to be mended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCats in Japanese decorative culture often symbolize comfort, domestic protection and good fortune, and a sleeping cat stresses peace and ease. Stylistically the piece may recall Kyoto ceramics, Kutani, Imari or even Satsuma, but without a maker mark, kiln documentation or provenance no attribution is made; it is offered for the quality and character it shows. On a console, in a library or beside wood, lacquer, textiles and ceramics, it softens hard architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not documented; Edo–Meiji taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed ceramic with layered hand-painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black and white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Width approx. 16.0 cm · Depth approx. 7.0 cm · Height approx. 11.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sleeping cat okimono (neko), paws tucked, tail curled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge wear and scuffs are present, with visible wear consistent with long-term storage and time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is damage and repair around an ear area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe glaze shows gentle dulling and small scuffs at the high points, consistent with long-term display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for the most accurate view of restoration and surface condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttribution and period are not definitively documented, and any stylistic references (Kyoto, Kutani, Imari, Satsuma) are interpretive only; condition statements are based on in-hand notes and the photographs. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-porcelain-ceramics\"\u003eCeramics \u0026amp; Porcelain\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/antique-natural-coral-dragon-immortal-sculpture\"\u003eCarved coral dragon immortal in glass case\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/nagasaki-bekko-phoenix-treasure-ship-glass-case\"\u003eNagasaki bekko phoenix treasure ship in case\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/monumental-bizen-shishi-okimono-guardian-lion-86cm\"\u003eMonumental Bizen ware shishi guardian lion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eKiln \u0026amp; Crate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge chargers, vases and paired pieces travel in custom crates with insured freight through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. For a piece not shown here, the Deputy Vault™ acquires, inspects and exports it for you. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-concierge-logistics-case-file\"\u003eOpen a case file →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: japanese sleeping cat okimono · antique ceramic cat figure japan · black and white cat okimono · japanese neko figurine sleeping · hand painted ceramic cat japan · lucky cat ornament antique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51820660392229,"sku":null,"price":12950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/AntiqueJapaneseSleepingCatOkimono_Black_White_CowCat_CeramicFigure_Hand-PaintedLuckyCatOrnament_Edo-MeijiTaste_1.png?v=1767541498"},{"product_id":"kutani-shishi-guardian-okimono-60cm-cargo","title":"Okimono shishi guardián de cerámica Kutani a escala arquitectónica, con esmalte policromado y dorado, de pie sobre el suelo, 60 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eAt approximately 60 cm high and 33 kg, this Kutani shishi is a guardian on an architectural scale: a polychrome enamel lion with gilt accents, built to anchor an entrance hall rather than a shelf. Dense red enamel and layered pattern read from across a room, while close inspection reveals real sculptural tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shishi is modeled in a powerful forward stance with open mouth and flared mane, the traditional iconography of threshold guardianship, one paw resting on a symbolic sphere that reinforces themes of control, order and protective authority. Dense red enamel, layered patterning and selective gilding give strong readability from a distance, while up close the limbs, mane and facial expression carry evident sculptural tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shishi is a guardian lion whose symbolism developed across Asia with the spread of Buddhism and court culture. In Japan it became a liminal protector of thresholds and transitional spaces, understood less as an animal than as an archetype of vigilance, authority and the warding of misfortune. Shishi imagery appears in stone, wood, bronze and ceramics; ceramic okimono hold a distinctive place because they bring that guardian meaning indoors, where the object becomes a spatial anchor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKutani ware is celebrated for bold color, enamel layering and strong surface patterning. Applied to a shishi, those strengths heighten the figure's authority: the musculature reads more forcefully, the expression becomes more animated and the sphere can be richly ornamented. Large-format ceramic shishi are uncommon, because at this scale firing risk rises, warping and cracking become harder to control, glaze behavior is less predictable and transport is far more demanding; most shishi okimono therefore remained at tabletop or altar scale, and larger examples reflect greater ambition and more complex production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaced near a doorway or at the edge of a room, where threshold symbolism is strongest, the figure takes up its intended role as a protective presence rather than a passive ornament. It is suited to entry halls, hospitality interiors, curated retail environments, galleries and ceremonial spaces: a room-defining object, not a shelf accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kutani ware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-fired ceramic with polychrome enamels and gilt accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense red enamel with gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 60 cm · Depth approx. 43 cm (as provided)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 33 kg item; approx. 45–55 kg crated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHS Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6913.90 (ceramic ornamental articles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-grade\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJaponista grade S\u003c\/strong\u003e · Unworn or as new, complete with original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribed as unused old stock with a long-term showroom display history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight surface marks and minor patina consistent with display handling may be present; please review the photographs for the most accurate assessment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKutani Among Shishi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with other guardian lions, Kutani shishi offer near-bronze impact with the expressive surface richness of ceramic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKutani: dense enamels, strong reds and gold accents, an emphasis on power and spectacle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArita and Imari porcelain: whiter bodies and finer surfaces, usually more refined and cabinet-scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeto and Tokoname: subdued palettes and folk-adjacent character, quieter in presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze: extremely durable, frequently positioned as architectural or formal display objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFreight and Crating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwing to its weight and fragility, this okimono travels by cargo or freight only and is not eligible for EMS, DHL, FedEx or standard courier services. A custom wooden crate and palletization are mandatory, bringing the estimated crated weight to 45–55 kg. It moves by heavy parcel or dedicated trucking from Saitama to Narita or a port, then by air cargo or sea freight according to destination and urgency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttribution to Kutani ware rests on decorative style, glaze characteristics and sculptural form, from the available documentation and close visual inspection; exact kiln documentation is not available and no exact dating is implied. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrated in Japan and shipped insured by air or sea freight. A freight quote is confirmed with you before dispatch through our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eMuseum-Grade Logistics Suite™\u003c\/a\u003e. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/monumental-kutani-maneki-neko\"\u003eMonumental Kutani gilded maneki-neko\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/kutani-ware-dragon-form-ewer-polychrome-overglaze-enamel\"\u003eKutani ware dragon-form ewer\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/large-kutani-foo-fu-lion-dog\"\u003eKutani iron-red shishi guardian lion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. 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The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: large kutani shishi · kutani guardian lion okimono · floor standing foo dog ceramic · japanese ceramic guardian lion 60 cm · kutani lion statue · large japanese shishi figure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kutani Ware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51821577830693,"sku":null,"price":23850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/Architectural-ScaleKutaniShishiGuardianOkimono_PolychromeEnamelCeramic_Floor-StandingDisplayObject_Japan_1.jpg?v=1767588868"},{"product_id":"kutani-shishi-lion-ceramic-figure","title":"Okimono shishi, león guardián de cerámica Kutani sobre esfera decorativa, esmalte policromado rojo intenso con dorado, 32.7 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eApproximately 32.7 cm high and wider still across its stance, this Kutani shishi carries strong visual authority at a manageable display scale. One paw rests on the decorative sphere while the flaring mane and muscular posture keep the guardian alert, its deep red enamels enriched with pattern and gilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Kutani ware shishi renders the traditional guardian motif in expressive polychrome ceramic. At approximately 32.7 cm in height it brings real visual authority within a manageable display scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lion stands in a protective stance with one paw upon a decorative sphere, a gesture of control, vigilance and guardianship, while the animated expression, flaring mane and muscular posture convey strength and alertness. The surface is finished in layered Kutani polychrome enamels, deep red glaze tones complemented by patterned detailing and gilt accents. Confident hand-modeling and controlled enamel application point to experienced workshop production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shishi is a guardian lion meant to protect important spaces and ward off negative influence. Its symbolism traveled across Asia with Buddhism and court culture; in Japan it became a liminal protector of thresholds and transitional spaces, understood less as an animal than as an archetype of vigilance, authority and the warding of misfortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kutani ware (attributed by style; kiln undocumented)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-fired ceramic with polychrome enamels and gilt accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep red glaze tones with patterned detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 32.7 cm · Width approx. 37.8 cm · Depth approx. 31 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guardian lion with one paw on a sphere, ceramic okimono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge-related surface wear, minor abrasions and patina consistent with time and handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo major structural cracks observed; condition should be judged with the figure's age in mind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKutani Guardian Lions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShishi imagery appears across Japanese stone, wood, bronze and ceramic. Ceramic okimono bring that guardian symbolism indoors, where a figure becomes a spatial anchor that still carries protective meaning. Kutani's bold color, layered enamels and strong surface patterning heighten the effect: musculature reads more forcefully, expressions grow more animated, and details such as the jewel can be richly ornamented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTradition links shishi to thresholds, entrances and corridors. Set near a doorway or at the edge of a room, a figure resumes its role as a protective presence rather than a passive ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKutani: dense enamels, strong reds and gold, an emphasis on power and spectacle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArita and Imari porcelain: whiter bodies and finer surfaces, often cabinet-scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeto and Tokoname: subdued palettes with a quieter, folk-adjacent character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze: highly durable, usually architectural or formal display pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttribution to Kutani ware rests on decorative style, glaze characteristics and sculptural form; no kiln documentation is available, and no exact dating or kiln attribution is implied. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/vintage-japanese-kutani-bijin-mother-and-child-porcelain-okimono-nursing-mother-figurine\"\u003eKutani bijin mother and child okimono\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/kutani-hotei-38cm-ceramic-figure\"\u003eKutani ware Hotei with raised hand\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/kutani-ware-jewel-ball-shishi-lion\"\u003eKutani tama-nori shishi on jewel ball\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: kutani shishi figure · kutani lion okimono · red kutani foo dog · japanese guardian lion ceramic · shishi lion statue japan · kutani ware lion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kutani Ware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51821783023909,"sku":null,"price":765.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/KutaniWareShishiLionFigurePolychromeCeramicGuardianSculptureApprox.32.7cm_1.jpg?v=1767590642"},{"product_id":"kutani-ware-jewel-ball-shishi-lion","title":"Shishi tama-nori de cerámica Kutani, león guardián sobre esfera enjoyada, esmalte policromado pintado a mano, períodos Shōwa-Heisei, 30 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003ePoised with one paw upon the sacred jewel, this tama-nori shishi brings the guardian lion of temple gates indoors. Modeled in high relief and dressed in dense Kutani overglaze enamels, it belongs to the postwar lineage of expressive guardian figures made for alcoves, shop counters and festive interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Kutani ware figure depicts the tama-nori shishi, the guardian lion dynamically poised atop a sacred jewel ball. Rendered in high-relief ceramic with dense overglaze enamels and sculptural flame-mane detailing, it reflects the later Kutani tradition of expressive, decorative guardian figures produced for interior display and symbolic protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike architectural komainu, the form belongs to the domestic, collector-oriented lineage of Kutani objects, intended for alcove display, shop guardianship or festive interior placement. The vivid palette, heavy modeling and animated expression place the work within postwar Kutani decorative production, while its iconography keeps continuity with Edo-period shishi symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lion stands in a protective stance with one paw on the sphere, a gesture of control, vigilance and guardianship; the animated face, flaring mane and muscular posture convey strength and alertness. Layered Kutani polychrome enamels finish the surface, deep red glaze tones set against patterned detailing, while exaggerated musculature, curling mane flames and dense floral ornament applied directly to the body emphasize vitality and abundance. Confident hand-modeling and controlled enamel application point to experienced workshop production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shishi is a protective beast of Buddhist and Daoist origin, transmitted through China and Korea before becoming fully naturalized in Japanese visual culture, where it came to stand less for an animal than for an archetype of vigilance, authority and the warding of misfortune. The jewel (tama) beneath its paw symbolizes wisdom, cosmic authority and the containment of spiritual power. In Kutani ware the tama-nori shishi became especially popular in the 20th century as a statement object, joining auspicious symbolism to technical bravura.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kutani ware (attributed by style; kiln undocumented)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showa–Heisei era; postwar Kutani decorative production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-fired ceramic with polychrome overglaze enamels and gilt accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep red glaze tones with polychrome patterning and gilt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tama-nori shishi (guardian lion on jewel ball), ceramic okimono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage condition with minor surface wear consistent with age; no major cracks or structural damage observed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge-related surface wear, minor abrasions and patina consistent with time and handling; condition should be judged with the figure's age in mind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKutani Guardian Lions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShishi imagery appears across Japanese stone, wood, bronze and ceramic. Ceramic okimono bring that guardian symbolism indoors, where a figure becomes a spatial anchor that still carries protective meaning. Kutani's bold color, layered enamels and strong surface patterning heighten the effect: musculature reads more forcefully, expressions grow more animated, and details such as the jewel can be richly ornamented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTradition links shishi to thresholds, entrances and corridors. Set near a doorway or at the edge of a room, a figure resumes its role as a protective presence rather than a passive ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKutani: dense enamels, strong reds and gold, an emphasis on power and spectacle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArita and Imari porcelain: whiter bodies and finer surfaces, often cabinet-scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeto and Tokoname: subdued palettes with a quieter, folk-adjacent character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze: highly durable, usually architectural or formal display pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttribution to Kutani ware rests on decorative style, glaze characteristics and sculptural form; no kiln documentation is available, and no exact dating or kiln attribution is implied. The description is given in good faith from close visual inspection. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/kutani-shishi-lion-jewel-ball-meiji\"\u003eMeiji–Taishō Kutani shishi on jewel ball\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/kutani-hotei-38cm-ceramic-figure\"\u003eKutani ware Hotei with raised hand\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/kutani-hotei-karako-ceramic-figure\"\u003eKutani ware Hotei with Karako child\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: kutani shishi lion · tama-nori shishi · kutani guardian lion figure · japanese foo dog ceramic · shishi on jewel ball · kutani okimono · japanese guardian lion statue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kutani Ware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51823702475045,"sku":null,"price":640.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/cc_1.png?v=1767622546"},{"product_id":"polychrome-shishi-incense-burner-okimono-30cm","title":"Quemador de incienso shishi de cerámica policromada de estilo Kutani, okimono, león guardián koro, aprox. 30 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA guardian lion incense burner at statement scale: some 30 cm of hand-modeled ceramic in vivid polychrome enamels, its body and legs covered in bold color blocks, dotted accents and scrolling forms. Attributed to Kutani by style, it brings threshold protection and fragrance together in a single room-defining object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese ceramic shishi incense burner okimono is a sculptural guardian lion koro rendered in vivid polychrome enamels, with dense patterning across the body and legs. At approximately 30 cm tall, on a footprint of about 24 × 24 cm, it reads as a true statement object rather than a small shelf piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShishi guardians are associated with threshold protection and vigilance. In incense-burner form the motif becomes functional symbolism, a protective presence that also carries fragrance and ritual atmosphere into a space. Compared with many monochrome or bronze shishi, this example emphasizes color architecture, its bold enamel blocks, dotted accents and scrolling forms staying legible at a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decoration and form are characteristic of Kutani ware: confident hand-modeling, controlled enamel application, exaggerated musculature, curling flame-like mane and dense floral ornament applied directly to the body. The dynamic pose and detailed mane call for advanced ceramic skill and point to experienced workshop production, and large ceramic shishi are uncommon, since sculpture at this scale raises firing risk, makes warping, cracking and glaze behavior harder to control, and increases transport risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuited to entry halls, hospitality interiors, galleries or ceremonial spaces, it is an installation-grade guardian rather than a shelf accessory. Placed near a doorway or at the edge of a room, it reinforces its traditional role as a protective presence rather than a passive ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kutani ware (attributed by decorative style; kiln undocumented)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic with polychrome enamels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 24 × 24 cm footprint (given as diameter) · Height ~30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Estimated item weight ~3.5 kg; estimated packed weight ~5.0 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Okimono (shishi guardian) in koro \/ incense burner form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge-related surface wear, minor abrasions and patina consistent with time and handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo major structural cracks observed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor use as a koro, use indirect heat and careful ventilation, a small metal or ceramic insert where appropriate, and keep ash away from the painted surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShishi Symbolism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shishi, or guardian lion, is a protective beast of Buddhist and Daoist origin, transmitted through China and Korea before becoming fully naturalized in Japanese visual culture. In Japan it is understood less as an animal than as a protective archetype of vigilance, authority and the warding off of misfortune, guarding entrances and other liminal thresholds. Shishi imagery appears in stone, wood, bronze and ceramics; ceramic okimono bring that guardian symbolism into interiors. In Kutani ware the tama-nori shishi, with a jewel ball (tama) symbolizing wisdom, cosmic authority and the containment of spiritual power, became especially popular in the 20th century as a statement object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKutani Among Guardians\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKutani ware is celebrated for bold color, layered enamels and strong surface patterning, which give a guardian figure heightened visual authority. Set against other traditions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKutani shishi: dense enamels, high visual impact, strong reds and gold accents, an emphasis on power and spectacle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArita \/ Imari porcelain: whiter bodies and finer surfaces, often more refined and cabinet-scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeto \/ Tokoname: more subdued palettes and folk-adjacent character, quieter in presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze shishi: extremely durable, frequently positioned as architectural or formal display objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttribution to Kutani ware rests on decorative style, glaze characteristics and sculptural form; no kiln documentation is available, and the exact kiln, period and region are undocumented, so style labels should be read as descriptive rather than definitive. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/butsudan-japanese-altars-religious-objects\"\u003eButsudan \u0026amp; Altars\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/jodo-shinshu-gosoku-altar-set-blackened-metal\"\u003eJōdo Shinshū gosoku five-piece altar set\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/gilt-hanging-altar-lantern-pair-yoraku-double-ring-electric\"\u003ePair of gilt yoraku hanging altar lanterns\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/meiji-gohei-dorei-bronze-incense-burner\"\u003eGohei Dorei bronze phoenix incense burner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: kutani shishi incense burner · polychrome shishi okimono · japanese ceramic guardian lion · large kutani shishi · shishi koro ceramic · japanese foo dog incense burner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51823920415013,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/Statement-ScalePolychromeShishiIncenseBurnerOkimono_JapaneseCeramicGuardianLionK_1.png?v=1767623580"},{"product_id":"kutani-ware-guardian-lion-with-sacred-jewel-37cm-shishi-koma-inu","title":"Shishi koma inu de cerámica Kutani, león guardián sujetando una joya sagrada, esmalte rojo hierro, sobre cojín de brocado, 37 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eCrouched and gripping the sacred jewel, its flame-like mane and animated face alive with vigilance, this Kutani shishi belongs to the lineage of komainu that guard thresholds, households and sacred spaces. At approximately 37 cm, presented on its own brocade cushion, it is a guardian with true physical and cultural weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lion is modeled in a dynamic crouching stance, gripping a sacred jewel (tama), with exaggerated musculature, an animated facial expression and a flame-like mane that radiate vitality, vigilance and spiritual authority. The surface is finished in a deep iron-red glaze whose subtle tonal variations emphasize the sculptural modeling, with traces of age, wear and patina throughout. The dynamic pose and detailed mane demand confident hand-modeling and controlled enamel application, indicating experienced workshop production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe accompanying brocade cushion recalls traditional display practice, in which guardian figures were elevated and honored rather than merely placed; together, sculpture and textile bridge ritual heritage and sculptural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShishi occupy a central role in East Asian visual culture as protectors against misfortune. Their symbolism developed across Asia with the spread of Buddhism and court culture, and in Japan the shishi became a liminal protector of thresholds and transitional spaces. Such figures became especially prominent during the Edo and Meiji periods, when ceramic workshops such as those of Kutani translated temple and shrine iconography into domestic forms. Kutani is admired for fearless modeling and saturated color, and this example privileges expressive form over refinement, so that the sculpture feels alive rather than ornamental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShishi are traditionally associated with entrances, corridors and transitional areas, where threshold symbolism is strongest; placed near a doorway or at the edge of a room, the figure takes up its role as a protective presence. Its sculptural strength suits floor or low-table display, and it serves interior designers and folk-art collectors as a dramatic anchor object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kutani ware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-fired ceramic with enamels and gilt accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep iron-red glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 37 cm · Width approx. 38 cm · Depth approx. 29 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 5.4 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brocade display cushion (approx. 44 × 36 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge-related surface wear, minor abrasions and patina consistent with time and handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo major structural cracks observed; condition should be evaluated with consideration of age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKutani Among Shishi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with other guardian lions, Kutani shishi offer near-bronze impact with the expressive surface richness of ceramic art; large-format ceramic examples are uncommon because firing, warping, glaze behavior and transport all become harder to control at scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKutani: dense enamels, strong reds and gold accents, an emphasis on power and spectacle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArita and Imari porcelain: whiter bodies and finer surfaces, usually more refined and cabinet-scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeto and Tokoname: subdued palettes and folk-adjacent character, quieter in presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze: extremely durable, frequently positioned as architectural or formal display objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttribution to Kutani ware rests on decorative style, glaze characteristics and sculptural form, from the available documentation and close visual inspection; exact kiln documentation is not available and no exact dating is claimed. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/large-kutani-ware-red-shishi-koma-inu-guardian-brocade-jewel\"\u003eLarge Kutani red shishi koma-inu\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/kutani-daruma-daishi-figure-47cm\"\u003eKutani ware Daruma Daishi figure\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/meiji-kutani-gilt-sleeping-maneki-neko-31cm\"\u003eKutani gilt sleeping maneki-neko\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: kutani shishi figure · kutani komainu · japanese guardian lion with jewel · red kutani lion statue · ceramic foo dog with cushion · kutani okimono lion 37 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kutani Ware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51824169124133,"sku":null,"price":1765.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/KutaniWareGuardianLionwithSacredJewel_Monumental37cmShishiFigureonBrocadeCushion_Early20th_CenturyJapaneseFolkSculpture_1.png?v=1767624688"},{"product_id":"kutani-shishi-garden-guardian-outdoor","title":"Shishi koma-inu de cerámica Kutani, león guardián con joya de brocado, rojo hierro y dorado, pátina desgastada, 36 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eThis shishi has lived with the elements. Displayed outdoors, the iron-red Kutani guardian has gathered a patina and pale staining that read like shadow in a garden, lending it an almost architectural presence. One paw presses the brocade jewel; the head is raised in watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Kutani ware shishi is a weathered interpretation of the guardian lion tradition, designed for exterior or threshold placement. Patina and surface variation developed through outdoor display give it a sculptural, almost architectural presence rather than a pristine showroom finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lion is glazed in deep iron red with gilded accents along the mane and collar, contrasted by a jewel sphere under the paw patterned in white, gray and blue. The lighter, whitish areas on the surface are accumulated outdoor staining rather than glaze loss; they were deliberately left intact after gentle washing, since they work like shadow accents and add depth and texture outdoors or in a garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stance is assertive and grounded. One paw presses firmly on the brocade jewel, signaling control and protection, while the raised head and curling tail reinforce vigilance. Guardians of this type are commonly placed at garden entrances, courtyards and exterior thresholds, where the wish to ward off misfortune (yakuyoke) and invite good fortune (shōfuku) is traditionally activated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts size and outdoor history make the figure read less as a delicate ceramic than as a working sculptural guardian, with presence, mass and visual authority, the qualities sought by collectors of authentic garden objects rather than interior-only decor. Confident hand-modeling and controlled enamel application indicate experienced workshop production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kutani ware (attributed by style; kiln undocumented)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-fired ceramic with polychrome enamels and gilt accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron-red glaze with gilt mane and collar; jewel in white, gray and blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Width approx. 32 cm · Depth approx. 23 cm · Height approx. 36 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shishi koma-inu guardian lion with brocade jewel, ceramic okimono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to garden, courtyard or exterior threshold placement; history of outdoor display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeathered from outdoor display, with patina and surface variation; no major structural cracks observed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhitish areas are accumulated outdoor staining, not glaze loss, and were left intact after gentle washing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge-related surface wear and minor abrasions consistent with time and handling; condition should be judged with age in mind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Kutani Shishi Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuardian lions appear throughout Japanese decorative art, from stone gate figures to small ceramic okimono that carry the same protective meaning into interiors. Kutani's dense enamel layering and strong patterning suit the form well, lending the body force, the face animation and the jewel rich ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally the shishi belongs to movement zones: entrances, corridors and transitional spaces. A figure placed by a doorway or at the edge of a room reinforces that role as a watchful presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKutani shishi: dense enamel, strong reds and gold accents, high visual impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcelain traditions such as Arita and Imari: whiter, finer and often cabinet-scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarthier wares such as Seto and Tokoname: subdued palettes, quieter in presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze shishi: durable and generally formal or architectural in use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttribution to Kutani ware rests on decorative style, glaze characteristics and sculptural form; no kiln documentation is available, and no exact dating or kiln attribution is implied. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/antique-kutani-hotei-33cm\"\u003eKutani ware standing Hotei figure\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/kutani-ware-shishi-lion-koma-inu-figure\"\u003eKutani iron-red koma-inu shishi\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/kutani-takarabune-shichifukujin-display-sculpture-46cm\"\u003eKutani Takarabune with the Seven Lucky Gods\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: kutani garden lion · japanese garden guardian lion · outdoor shishi statue · kutani koma inu · japanese foo dog garden · iron red kutani shishi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kutani Ware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51824188719397,"sku":null,"price":1265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/AA-KUT_1.png?v=1767625930"},{"product_id":"large-kutani-ware-red-shishi-koma-inu-guardian-brocade-jewel","title":"Gran shishi koma-inu rojo de cerámica Kutani, guardián con joya de brocado, okimono de cerámica rojo hierro, 35 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eCoiled, red and unmistakably theatrical, this Kutani guardian lion stands approximately 35 cm tall in saturated iron-red glaze. Its one burst of polychrome is the brocade jewel beneath the paw, patterned in blue, black, white and gold, so the eye moves from fierce face to subdued sphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBold and almost theatrical, this Kutani ware shishi interprets the guardian lion tradition in a saturated iron-red glaze. At approximately 35 cm it sits firmly in the large-format category of interior shishi okimono. One paw is planted atop a richly patterned brocade jewel, the body is coiled with muscular energy, and the tail rises in flame-like curls that stress movement and authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWide-set eyes, bared teeth and deeply carved curls give the face an intense, animated expression. Kutani's hallmark polychrome is concentrated in the jewel sphere, worked in layered patterns of blue, black, white and gold, and the contrast between the monochrome red body and that ornate, multicolored jewel heightens the drama while carrying the symbolism of control, protection and the subjugation of chaotic forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigures of this size were usually made for interior display rather than shrine placement, serving as statement objects in homes, businesses and reception spaces. Large Kutani shishi are increasingly difficult to find intact, given their weight, their fragility and the limits of domestic storage and international transport. The hand-modeling and controlled enamel indicate experienced workshop production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kutani ware (attributed by style; kiln undocumented)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-fired ceramic with iron-red glaze, polychrome enamels and gilt accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monochrome iron-red body; brocade jewel in blue, black, white and gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 35 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Koma-inu shishi guardian lion with brocade jewel, ceramic okimono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratches and soiling consistent with age and prior display; the form appears structurally sound, with no obvious breaks or restorations visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge-related surface wear, minor abrasions and patina consistent with time and handling; no major structural cracks observed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Kutani Shishi Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuardian lions appear throughout Japanese decorative art, from stone gate figures to small ceramic okimono that carry the same protective meaning into interiors. Kutani's dense enamel layering and strong patterning suit the form well, lending the body force, the face animation and the jewel rich ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally the shishi belongs to movement zones: entrances, corridors and transitional spaces. A figure placed by a doorway or at the edge of a room reinforces that role as a watchful presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge-format ceramic shishi are uncommon. At scale, firing risk rises, warping and cracking are harder to control, glaze behavior becomes less predictable and transport risk climbs sharply, so most shishi okimono stayed at tabletop or altar size; larger examples reflect greater ambition and more complex production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKutani shishi: dense enamel, strong reds and gold accents, high visual impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcelain traditions such as Arita and Imari: whiter, finer and often cabinet-scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarthier wares such as Seto and Tokoname: subdued palettes, quieter in presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze shishi: durable and generally formal or architectural in use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttribution to Kutani ware is based on decorative style, glaze characteristics and sculptural form. Exact kiln documentation is not available, and no precise dating is implied. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/kutani-ware-guardian-lion-with-sacred-jewel-37cm-shishi-koma-inu\"\u003eKutani shishi guardian lion with brocade cushion\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/kutani-daruma-daishi-figure-47cm\"\u003eKutani ware Daruma Daishi figure\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/meiji-kutani-gilt-sleeping-maneki-neko-31cm\"\u003eKutani gilt sleeping maneki-neko\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: red kutani shishi · large kutani lion statue · kutani koma inu okimono · japanese red foo dog · brocade jewel shishi · japanese guardian lion ceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kutani Ware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51824195338533,"sku":null,"price":1765.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/B-LARG_1.png?v=1767626417"},{"product_id":"kutani-ware-shishi-lion-koma-inu-figure","title":"Shishi koma-inu de cerámica Kutani, león guardián con esfera de brocado policromada, esmalte rojo hierro, período Shōwa, 34 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eTheatrical and assertive, this Kutani shishi sets a body of saturated iron red against a brocade ball worked in blue, black, white and gold. Bared teeth, a flame-curled tail and a paw planted on the sphere retell the old story of chaos subdued, at a scale made for interior display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis imposing Kutani ware shishi presents a bold, almost theatrical interpretation of the guardian lion tradition. Rendered in saturated iron-red glaze, it belongs to the large-format category of interior shishi okimono. The stance is dynamic and assertive: one paw firmly planted atop a richly patterned brocade jewel, the body coiled with muscular energy, the tail rising in flame-like curls that emphasize movement and authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe face is intense and animated, with wide-set eyes, bared teeth and deeply carved curls. Kutani's hallmark polychrome detailing appears most vividly in the jewel beneath the paw, layered in blue, black, white and gold; the contrast between the monochrome red body and the ornate sphere heightens the drama and reinforces the symbolic narrative of control, protection and the subjugation of chaotic forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieces of this scale were typically produced for interior display rather than shrine placement, as statement objects for homes, businesses and reception spaces. Their weight, fragility and the limits of domestic storage and international transport make large Kutani shishi increasingly difficult to find intact. Confident hand-modeling and controlled enamel application point to experienced workshop production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kutani ware (attributed by style; kiln undocumented)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showa period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-fired ceramic with iron-red glaze, polychrome enamels and gilt accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron-red body; brocade ball in blue, black, white and gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 34 cm · Width approx. 25 cm · Depth approx. 23 cm (height elsewhere recorded as approx. 35 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Koma-inu shishi guardian lion with brocade ball, ceramic okimono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratches and soiling consistent with age and prior display; the form appears structurally sound, with no obvious breaks or restorations visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge-related surface wear, minor abrasions and patina consistent with time and handling; no major structural cracks observed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShishi in Kutani Ware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan the shishi is carved in stone and wood, cast in bronze and modeled in clay. As ceramic okimono, the guardian moves into the home, holding a room while keeping its protective charge. Kutani, celebrated for bold color language and layered enamel, gives the form unusual visual authority, with forceful musculature, animated faces and a richly ornamented sphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with other traditions, Kutani shishi offer a presence close to the impact of bronze while keeping the expressive surface of ceramic art. Placed near an entrance or a passage between rooms, where threshold symbolism is strongest, the figure reads as a guardian rather than an ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge-format ceramic shishi are uncommon. At scale, firing risk rises, warping and cracking are harder to control, glaze behavior becomes less predictable and transport risk climbs sharply, so most shishi okimono stayed at tabletop or altar size; larger examples reflect greater ambition and more complex production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKutani: saturated enamels with red and gold, built for spectacle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArita and Imari: white porcelain bodies, refined and lighter in presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeto and Tokoname: earthier glazes and a quieter folk character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze: durable, formal and often architectural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttribution to Kutani ware rests on decorative style, glaze characteristics and sculptural form; no kiln documentation is available, and no exact dating or kiln attribution is implied. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/antique-kutani-hotei-33cm\"\u003eKutani ware standing Hotei figure\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/kutani-shishi-garden-guardian-outdoor\"\u003eWeathered Kutani shishi garden guardian\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/kutani-takarabune-shichifukujin-display-sculpture-46cm\"\u003eKutani Takarabune with the Seven Lucky Gods\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: kutani koma inu · large kutani shishi · iron red kutani lion · showa kutani okimono · japanese foo dog brocade ball · kutani guardian lion statue · japanese lion dog ceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kutani Ware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51824219914533,"sku":null,"price":1295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/A-LARG_1.png?v=1767627213"},{"product_id":"large-kutani-foo-fu-lion-dog","title":"Okimono shishi de cerámica Kutani, león guardián, esmalte rojo hierro con joya de brocado policromada, 33 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eThis imposing Kutani ware shishi gives the guardian lion tradition a bold, almost theatrical reading. The iron-red body coils with muscular energy, one paw planted on a richly patterned brocade jewel, the tail rising in flame-like curls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe face is intense and animated, with wide-set eyes, bared teeth and deeply carved curls framing it. Kutani's polychrome detailing is concentrated in the jewel sphere beneath the paw, layered in blue, black, white and gold tones, and the contrast between the monochrome red body and the ornate jewel heightens the drama while reinforcing the symbolism of control, protection and the subjugation of chaotic forces. The dynamic pose and detailed mane show confident hand-modeling and controlled enamel application, the work of an experienced workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shishi is a guardian lion whose symbolism spread across Asia with Buddhism and court culture. In Japan it became a liminal protector associated with thresholds and transitional spaces, understood less as an animal than as an archetype of vigilance, authority and the warding off of misfortune, and it is often paired as koma-inu at entrances. Shishi imagery appears in stone, wood, bronze and ceramics; ceramic okimono bring that guardian meaning indoors, where the figure anchors a space. Placed near a doorway, a corridor or the edge of a room, it keeps its intended role as a protective presence rather than a passive ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieces of this scale were typically made for interior display rather than shrine placement, as statement objects for homes, businesses or reception spaces. Large ceramic shishi are uncommon because scale raises firing risk, makes warping, cracking and glaze behavior harder to control and sharply increases transport risk; most shishi okimono therefore remain at tabletop or altar scale, and larger examples reflect higher ambition and narrower historic demand. Weight, fragility and the limits of storage and transport make intact large examples increasingly hard to find, and this one suits entry halls, hospitality interiors, galleries and ceremonial spaces as a room-defining guardian rather than a shelf accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kutani ware (attributed by style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-fired ceramic, iron-red glaze, polychrome enamels and gilt accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron-red body; jewel in blue, black, white and gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shishi guardian lion (koma-inu) with one paw on a brocade jewel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 33 cm · Width approx. 28 cm · Depth approx. 25 cm (the narrative elsewhere gives approx. 35 cm in height)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese ceramic okimono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribed as unused old stock with a long-term showroom display history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratches and soiling consistent with age and prior display; age-related surface wear, minor abrasions and patina consistent with time and handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo obvious breaks or restorations are visible in the images, and no major structural cracks are observed; the form remains structurally sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease review the photographs for the most accurate assessment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComparative Traditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKutani shishi often appeal to collectors who want a presence close to bronze-level impact while keeping the expressive surface richness of ceramic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKutani: dense enamels, high visual impact, strong reds and gold accents, an emphasis on power and spectacle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArita and Imari porcelain: whiter bodies and finer surfaces, often more refined and cabinet-scale, with a lighter footprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeto and Tokoname: subdued palettes and folk-adjacent character, often quieter in presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze: extremely durable, frequently positioned as architectural or formal display objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttribution to Kutani ware is based on decorative style, glaze characteristics and sculptural form; exact kiln documentation is not currently available, and no claim of exact dating or kiln attribution is made. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-porcelain-ceramics\"\u003eCeramics \u0026amp; Porcelain\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/monumental-kutani-maneki-neko-left-paw-ceramic-sculpture\"\u003eLarge left-paw Kutani maneki-neko\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/kutani-ware-dragon-form-ewer-polychrome-overglaze-enamel\"\u003eKutani ware dragon-form ewer\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/monumental-kutani-maneki-neko\"\u003eMonumental Kutani gilded maneki-neko\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eKiln \u0026amp; Crate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge chargers, vases and paired pieces travel in custom crates with insured freight through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. For a piece not shown here, the Deputy Vault™ acquires, inspects and exports it for you. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-concierge-logistics-case-file\"\u003eOpen a case file →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: kutani shishi · kutani foo dog · japanese guardian lion statue · koma inu ceramic · kutani lion okimono · large foo dog statue japan · red shishi lion figure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kutani Ware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51824258580773,"sku":null,"price":9295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/OutstandingSizeJapaneseKutaniWareYakiPolychromeCeramicSculptureKomaInuShishaFooFuDogLion_1.png?v=1767629050"},{"product_id":"japanese-iron-turtle-kame-okimono","title":"Okimono japonés de una tortuga (Kame) de hierro fundido, con pátina envejecida, emblema de longevidad y estabilidad, 38.7 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Small Wonders\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eWeighty, low and patient, this Japanese cast iron turtle carries one of the oldest emblems of long life in a form made to be handled as much as admired. Its naturally aged patina and compact, grounded mass give the kame a calm authority, at once symbolic sculpture and serviceable desk weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese iron turtle okimono is cast with substantial weight and finished with a naturally aged patina. The grounded posture and compact sculptural mass convey stability, endurance and quiet strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese tradition the turtle (kame) represents long life, resilience and protective strength, an emblem at home in both domestic and contemplative settings. Objects of this kind served as symbolic sculptures and also as practical weights or desk objects, joining meaning with daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron animal okimono of this scale and weight are valued for their tactile presence, their symbolism and their appeal to collectors of both Japanese metalwork and folk art. Surface wear, oxidation and patina consistent with age and handling mark it as a lived object rather than a decorative reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast iron with naturally aged patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turtle (kame)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Length approx. 38.7 cm · Width 18.5 cm · Height 8.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 3.2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear, oxidation and patina consistent with age and historical handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssessed from visual and material examination; no inscriptions or documentation accompany the piece. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/bizen-ware-kabuto-okimono-samurai-helmet-ceramic-sculpture\"\u003eBizen ware kabuto okimono, 47 cm\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/japanese-bronze-samurai-battle-tableau-meiji-taisho\"\u003eKawanakajima samurai bronze battle tableau\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/kato-kiyomasa-japanese-samurai-metal-sculpture\"\u003eKatō Kiyomasa spear-bearing samurai metal sculpture\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Small Wonders\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eCabinet of Curiosities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkimono, netsuke and precious-metal miniatures surface rarely. Tell us the subject, material or carver you collect, and the Hunting Salon™ will search Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eBegin a Hunting Salon™ request →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: japanese iron turtle okimono · cast iron turtle sculpture japan · kame okimono · japanese turtle longevity statue · antique iron animal okimono · japanese iron desk weight turtle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51834838253861,"sku":null,"price":1875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/AntiqueJapaneseIronTurtle_Kame_Okimono_SymbolofLongevityandStability_1.jpg?v=1767756365"},{"product_id":"high-relief-japanese-bronze-dragon-incense-burner-ritual-metalwork-with-certificate","title":"Quemador de incienso koro japonés de dragón en bronce de alto relieve, con tapa escultórica, base de madera y certificado","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eDeep relief and layered textures give this Japanese bronze incense burner a commanding presence, its body richly cast with dragons and crowned by a sculptural dragon lid. Lit for ritual or contemplation, the rising smoke animates the dragon's symbolism of protection, vitality and auspicious power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese bronze incense burner is richly cast with high-relief dragon imagery and crowned with a sculptural dragon lid. The deep relief and layered textures create a powerful visual presence suited to ritual and contemplative use, combining sculptural iconography with functional incense ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragons symbolize protection, vitality and auspicious power in East Asian tradition. In an incense burner the rising smoke activates the sculpture's symbolic energy, turning a ritual offering into a dynamic visual experience. High-relief bronze censers with dragon imagery are valued for their technical complexity and symbolic power, and appeal equally to collectors of Japanese metalwork and of religious art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Incense burner (koro) with high-relief dragon body and sculptural dragon lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wooden base; accompanying certificate (not independently verified)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatina, wear and minor surface abrasions consistent with age and historical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription based on visual and stylistic analysis; the accompanying certificate is referenced as provided and has not been independently verified. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/butsudan-japanese-altars-religious-objects\"\u003eButsudan \u0026amp; Altars\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/temple-altar-furniture-ensemble-kyoroku-side-desks\"\u003eLacquered temple altar furniture ensemble\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/monumental-three-way-opening-gold-butsudan-208cm\"\u003eMonumental three-way opening guden-style gold butsudan\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/temple-altar-furniture-set-black-lacquer-gold-fittings-4pc-made-to-order\"\u003eFour-piece black lacquer temple altar furniture set\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: japanese bronze dragon koro · bronze dragon incense burner · high relief bronze censer · antique japanese incense burner · dragon censer with lid · japanese ritual metalwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51835394752805,"sku":null,"price":16480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/High-ReliefJapaneseBronzeDragonIncenseBurner_RitualMetalworkwithCertificate_1.jpg?v=1767758113"},{"product_id":"edo-bronze-shishi-incense-burner-guardian-lion","title":"Quemador de incienso Shishi de bronce del período Edo, koro de león guardián con detalles dorados, 30 cm de ancho","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eCast as a dynamic guardian lion, this Edo-period bronze incense burner joins ritual function to mythic symbolism. When incense is lit, the rising smoke animates the shishi's protective role, turning an aromatic offering into a visible act of devotion, while traces of gilding still catch the light across its sculpted surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bronze incense burner is cast in the form of a guardian shishi, combining ritual function with mythological symbolism. Traces of gilding accent the sculpted surface, adding visual depth and ceremonial presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShishi figures traditionally protect sacred space. Integrated into an incense burner, the sculpture's symbolic role is activated by the rising smoke, transforming an aromatic offering into a visual expression of devotion. The expressive posture, open mouth and muscular articulation align with shishi iconography of vigilance and protection, and the incense-burning function suggests placement within a Buddhist altar, temple interior or ceremonial setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile exact workshop attribution cannot be confirmed, the casting quality and sculptural confidence correspond to Edo-period metalwork traditions that balanced functional design with mythic expressiveness. Bronze shishi censers of the period are valued for their sculptural dynamism and ritual purpose, and speak equally to collectors of Japanese metalwork and of religious art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edo period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast bronze with traces of gilding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. width 30 cm × depth 20 cm × height 25 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shishi-form incense burner for Buddhist, ceremonial or contemplative settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e No inscriptions; no accompanying documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge-related wear, patina and surface abrasions consistent with age and period ritual use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription based on visual analysis; no inscriptions or documentation accompany the piece, and workshop attribution cannot be confirmed. Casting and wear are consistent with a historic ceremonial object rather than a decorative reproduction. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/butsudan-japanese-altars-religious-objects\"\u003eButsudan \u0026amp; Altars\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/dakiniten-fox-attendant-miniature-zushi-shrine-gilt-interior\"\u003eDakiniten with fox in miniature zushi\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/edo-amida-triad-zushi-kyoho-era-buddhist-sculpture\"\u003eKyōhō-era Amida triad zushi\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/temple-ritual-mirror-wave-cloud-stand\"\u003eTemple ritual bronze mirror on carved stand\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: edo bronze shishi incense burner · antique japanese bronze koro · guardian lion censer · japanese bronze incense burner antique · shishi koro · buddhist altar incense burner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51835516453157,"sku":null,"price":1380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/Edo-PeriodBronzeShishiIncenseBurner_Gilt-AccentedGuardianLionSculpture_5.jpg?v=1767758668"},{"product_id":"nagasaki-bekko-phoenix-treasure-ship-glass-case","title":"Barco del tesoro Fénix de bekko de Nagasaki, con detalles de coral rojo sangre, construido con placas, en vitrina de cristal, 30 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eIn the Nagasaki bekko tradition, tortoiseshell is built up in layered plates; here it forms a treasure ship crowned with a phoenix and flecked with blood-red coral. About 30 cm tall and housed in its own glass case, it unites two auspicious emblems, renewal and prosperity, in a single ceremonial object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis phoenix treasure ship display sculpture is executed in the Nagasaki bekko (tortoiseshell) tradition and presented inside a dedicated glass display case. The composition is theatrical and ceremonial, an auspicious vessel crowned with a phoenix motif and enriched by vivid coral-red accents, closer in spirit to a miniature festival float or celebratory ship of fortune than to a casual ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts layered plate construction and the crisp silhouette of sails, rigging forms and deck elements create depth from every angle, while the red coral points act as controlled bursts of color against the warm amber-brown tone typical of bekko work. The included case frames the ship as a curated artifact: it arrives ready to place, protected from dust and visually elevated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese symbolism the phoenix represents renewal, virtue and auspicious elevation, and the treasure ship is associated with prosperity and good fortune. Even when acquired purely for design, these layered meanings deepen its presence in a room, making it an auspicious focal object for collectors and interior curators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 20th century, Showa to early Heisei (estimated from style and presentation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nagasaki, Japan (bekko tradition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plate-constructed bekko work with red coral accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phoenix-crowned treasure ship with sails, rigging and deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ship height approx. 30 cm · Display case approx. 36.5 cm (W) × 27 cm (D) × 45 cm (H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass display case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandling:\u003c\/strong\u003e The glass case is packed with reinforced, multi-layer protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome scratches and soiling consistent with age and prior display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/antique-japanese-sleeping-cat-okimono-black-white-ceramic\"\u003eBlack and white sleeping cat okimono\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/antique-natural-coral-dragon-immortal-sculpture\"\u003eCarved coral dragon immortal in glass case\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/master-japanese-wood-carved-longevity-turtle-rider\"\u003ewood-carved longevity turtle with rider\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eKiln \u0026amp; Crate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge chargers, vases and paired pieces travel in custom crates with insured freight through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. For a piece not shown here, the Deputy Vault™ acquires, inspects and exports it for you. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-concierge-logistics-case-file\"\u003eOpen a case file →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: nagasaki bekko treasure ship · bekko takarabune · japanese tortoiseshell ship ornament · phoenix treasure ship okimono · nagasaki bekko craft · japanese treasure ship display case · coral accent okimono\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51836486156581,"sku":null,"price":9470.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/NAGASA_2.jpg?v=1767761703"},{"product_id":"monumental-standing-kannon-bronze-201cm","title":"Estatua monumental de bronce de Kannon Bosatsu de pie con halo, escultura de bodhisattva a escala de templo, 201 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eCast in bronze and standing approximately 201 cm, this Kannon Bosatsu is not a domestic object. It is a presence designed for space, distance and authority, the kind of figure meant to anchor a hall, courtyard or sacred approach: mercy that stands watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKannon Bosatsu, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, is revered for mercy, guidance and the vow to respond to suffering wherever it appears. The iconography, posture and halo configuration align with public-facing Kannon representations intended to offer protection, mercy and reassurance at scale. In monumental standing form that compassion becomes spatial, a figure seen from a distance that guides movement and anchors sacred space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upright posture, balanced drapery and expansive halo architecture present Kannon not only as an intimate listener but as a public guardian of compassion. With its substantial base and commanding height, the sculpture occupies the boundary between religious image and architectural element; pieces of this scale are typically encountered in temple precincts, institutional collections or purpose-built environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSculptures exceeding two meters fall into a narrow category suited to temples, museums, gardens and public-facing installations, and acquisition requires logistical planning and a committed display environment. This is a piece for stewards rather than decorators: collectors or institutions seeking a landmark object that defines space rather than merely occupying it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kannon Bosatsu (Bodhisattva of Compassion), standing, with halo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Total height approx. 201 cm · Base footprint approx. 52 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean overall, with no major visible damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface tone consistent with a bronze finish; the photographs give the full picture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCrating \u0026amp; Freight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwing to its packed weight and dimensions, the statue cannot travel by Japan Post EMS, DHL, FedEx or UPS parcel service and is shipped by cargo or freight, with custom crating, reinforced packing and coordination with domestic logistics providers, international freight consolidators and export brokers. Delivery typically takes 6 to 10 weeks depending on routing, carrier availability and customs clearance in the destination country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActual freight costs may differ from automated calculator estimates. A portion of the expected cost may be reflected in the price, and any difference is quoted separately once destination, delivery method and handling requirements are confirmed. Collectors are asked to request a customized freight quotation for their destination before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrated in Japan and shipped insured by air or sea freight. A freight quote is confirmed with you before dispatch through our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eMuseum-Grade Logistics Suite™\u003c\/a\u003e. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/edo-meiji-period-gilt-wooden-amida-nyorai-kannon-seishi-bosatsu-triad-sculpture-set\"\u003eEdo–Meiji gilt Amida triad zushi shrine\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/edo-wooden-senju-kannon-gilt-thousand-armed\"\u003eEdo wooden Senju Kannon thousand-armed\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/early-edo-standing-amida-nyorai-rock-crystal-gyokugan-eyes\"\u003eEarly Edo standing Amida Nyorai\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: standing kannon bronze statue · large kannon bosatsu statue · monumental buddhist statue bronze · temple scale kannon · 2 meter buddha statue · garden kannon statue bronze · bodhisattva of compassion statue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51837741170981,"sku":null,"price":29850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/MonumentalStandingKannonBosatsuBronzeStatue_201cmTempleScaleSculpture_1.png?v=1767770533"},{"product_id":"takamura-koun-nio-guardians-agyo-ungyo-bronze-pair-kodansha-certificate","title":"Guardianes Nio Agyo y Ungyo de Takamura Koun, pareja de bronce fundido, edición de la era Showa certificada por Kodansha, 56–56.5 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eAgyo and Ungyo, the threshold guardians of Buddhist precincts, cast in bronze after Takamura Koun with taut musculature, tightened brows and the surge of forward motion that defines the guardian stance. Issued in the Showa era with a Kodansha guarantee, the complete pair turns devotional icon into sculptural study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures translate the immediacy of carved wood prototypes into the permanence of metal, with pronounced anatomical modeling and dynamic drapery. Takamura Koun (1852–1934) was one of Japan's most influential sculptors of the modern period and a central figure in the revival of historically grounded figuration; his legacy of rigorous observation and lifelike presence resonates strongly in this casting, where the guardians' bodies read as both devotional icon and study of the human form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn paired form Agyo embodies the opening sound, birth, the beginning and the first breath, while Ungyo embodies the closing sound, completion, dissolution and the final breath. Together they frame the totality of experience and guard the boundary between the ordinary and the sacred, which is why a complete pair is materially and conceptually stronger than a single figure: the set is the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe publisher-issued documentation, described as a guarantee from Kodansha, marks this as a reputable issued work rather than an anonymous decorative reproduction, a meaningful signal in secondary-market circulation. Monumental at a domestic scale, the pair commands a study, entry or design project without architectural installation, guardians that do not merely decorate a room but change its temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e After Takamura Koun (1852–1934)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Publisher-certified edition, Showa-era release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agyo: approx. H 56.0 cm × W 21.0 cm × D 20.0 cm · Ungyo: approx. H 56.5 cm × W 20.5 cm × D 22.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agyo approx. 10.6 kg · Ungyo approx. 11.1 kg · Combined approx. 21.7 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Publisher-issued documentation described as a guarantee from Kodansha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood condition overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor surface handling marks consistent with age and use; the photographs show patina variation, edge wear and any small casting or finishing irregularities typical of bronze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePacking \u0026amp; Freight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pair travels in two separate foam-cradled cartons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarton estimate (each): 75 × 40 × 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensional weight (divisor 5000): approx. 24.0 kg per carton, about 48.0 kg in total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated actual packed weight: approx. 14.0 kg per carton, about 28.0 kg in total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal volume for freight planning: approx. 0.24 m³ (two cartons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated transit: EMS 4–10 days; DHL \/ FedEx \/ UPS 2–6 days; surface 6–14 weeks; freight varies by lane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttribution and issue details follow the accompanying Kodansha paperwork. 'After Takamura Koun' is a catalogued attribution, not a workshop-authenticated signature claim, unless further primary documentation is provided. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrated in Japan and shipped insured by air or sea freight. A freight quote is confirmed with you before dispatch through our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eMuseum-Grade Logistics Suite™\u003c\/a\u003e. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/seated-kannon-gyokugan-42cm-wood\"\u003eCarved wood seated Kannon with gyokugan eyes\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/amida-nyorai-gilt-wood-seated-buddha-21cm\"\u003eGilt-lacquered wood Amida Nyorai seated Buddha\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/portable-zushi-shrine-wooden-kannon-gilded\"\u003eGiltwood zushi with wooden Kannon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: takamura koun nio statue · agyo ungyo bronze pair · nio guardians bronze · kongo rikishi statue pair · takamura koun bronze · japanese temple guardian statues · kodansha bronze sculpture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51877061361957,"sku":null,"price":5250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/MonumentalBronzeNioGuardiansafterTakamuraKoun_1.png?v=1768100944"},{"product_id":"edo-nio-guardians-pair-agyo-ungyo-wooden-temple-protectors-29cm","title":"Guardianes Nio de madera de finales del periodo Edo a comienzos de Meiji, pareja a juego de protectores de templo Agyo y Ungyo, 29 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA matched pair of Nio, the Kongorikishi who guard the temple gate, carved in wood with vivid muscular tension. Agyo opens his mouth on the primal A and Ungyo closes on the final Un, together spanning the whole arc of existence and holding the threshold between the ordinary and the sacred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compelling matched pair of Nio (Kongorikishi) is carved in wood and preserves a vivid muscular tension. Agyo, mouth open in the primal A, and Ungyo, mouth closed in the concluding Un, articulate the total arc of existence, beginning and end, expansion and restraint, guarding the threshold between the profane and the sacred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculptural language favors animated force over courtly refinement, aligning the pair with folk-temple carving traditions of the late Edo to early Meiji transition. The naturally aged surface, with softened edges and abrasions, reads as lived ritual life rather than later decorative manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nio (Kongorikishi), Agyo and Ungyo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Edo to early Meiji transition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Right figure: H 29.0 cm × W 16.0 cm × D 11.5 cm · Left figure: H 28.8 cm × W 16.5 cm × D 11.9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHS Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4420.10, statuettes and other ornaments of wood; antique classification (Chapter 97) only with independent documentation and broker guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge-related wear throughout, including abrasions, softened edges and small losses consistent with devotional and architectural use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease review the photographs for precise surface condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Are the Nio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgyo: open mouth A, creation and outward force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUngyo: closed mouth Un, completion and inward power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/amida-triad-standing-amida-zendo-hosen-gilt-47cm\"\u003eGilt wood Amida triad with lineage teachers\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/japanese-cast-metal-standing-kannon-bosatsu-rock-pedestal\"\u003eBlack patina cast metal standing Kannon\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/showa-period-giltwood-standing-kannon-bosatsu-openwork\"\u003eGiltwood standing Kannon with openwork mandorla\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: nio guardian statues pair · agyo ungyo wooden statues · kongorikishi wood carving · edo meiji nio guardians · japanese temple guardian pair · small wooden nio statues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51877111431461,"sku":null,"price":940.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/Edo_PeriodWoodenNioGuardians_Agyo_Ungyo_PairedTempleProtectors_DynamicCarving_LateEdo_MeijiTransition_1.png?v=1768102118"},{"product_id":"hinoki-wood-nio-guardian-figures-pair","title":"Figuras de guardianes Nio de madera de hinoki tallada a mano, pareja a juego, talla japonesa moderna estilo templo, 20 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA matched pair of Nio guardians carved from solid hinoki, the Japanese cypress prized in sacred carving for its fine grain and stability. Sharply defined musculature and asymmetrical stances project vigilance and resolve, forming a complete protective threshold for a home altar or a focused interior display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNio guardians traditionally protect sacred space, positioned as a pair to embody dual forces: outward expression and inward restraint. Their role is architectural and symbolic, marking the boundary between the secular and the sanctified, and in domestic settings paired figures of this scale serve as altar, shelf or threshold guardians whose presence projects vigilance rather than serenity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHinoki (Chamaecyparis obtusa) supports sharply defined musculature and flowing forms, emphasizing tension and movement rather than decorative softness, and the carving reads as temple-style rather than souvenir work. Each figure stands independently yet belongs to a unified composition; the asymmetry of posture and gesture is intentional. Clean tool articulation, without heavy staining, lets the wood itself carry the visual authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors and practitioners the appeal lies in material honesty and sculptural clarity rather than claims of antiquity. The figures serve equally as devotional guardians for home altars and as examples of contemporary temple-style wood carving for collectors of Buddhist art, hinoki carving and spiritual interior display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nio guardians, matched pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern Japanese production, late 20th to early 21st century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid hinoki wood (Japanese cypress, Chamaecyparis obtusa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 20 cm (each) · Width approx. 10 cm · Depth approx. 5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temple-style devotional wood sculpture; not antique; not mass-produced resin ware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery good condition, with clean carving and intact structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor tonal variation consistent with natural wood aging; no repairs or structural damage observed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA modern hand-carved work in solid hinoki, not intended for museum antiquities departments or Edo or Meiji period attribution. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/dainichi-nyorai-sandalwood-carving-arima-raidai\"\u003eWhite sandalwood Dainichi Nyorai with tomobako\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/miroku-bosatsu-maitreya-bust-resin-ceramic-composite-wood\"\u003eMiroku Bosatsu bust on black pedestal\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/japanese-cast-metal-standing-kannon-bosatsu-rock-pedestal\"\u003eBlack patina cast metal standing Kannon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: hinoki nio guardian pair · wooden nio statues · japanese guardian statues wood · nio altar guardians · hand carved buddhist guardians · agyo ungyo wood carving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51882451501349,"sku":null,"price":690.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/TEMPLE_4.png?v=1768127632"},{"product_id":"bato-kannon-horseheaded-kannon-edo-style-wooden-devotional","title":"Figura devocional tallada en madera de Bato Kannon (bodhisattva con cabeza de caballo), estilo del período Edo, 40.8 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eSome Buddhist images comfort; Bato Kannon safeguards. This carved wooden figure presents the horse-headed, fierce-compassionate protector form of Kannon, invoked in esoteric devotion to cut through hindrance and disperse calamity. At 40.8 cm it holds a tokonoma or altar with authority while remaining intimate enough for private practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis carved wooden figure embodies Bato Kannon (Horse-Headed Kannon), the fierce-compassionate protector form of Kannon Bosatsu (Avalokitesvara). In Japanese esoteric devotion Bato Kannon is invoked not for gentle consolation but for decisive protection: cutting through hindrances, dispersing calamity and stabilizing the mind when life becomes volatile. The wrathful aspect is not anger; it is speed and force in the service of compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 40.8 cm tall the figure sits in the altar-centerpiece register, large enough to command a tokonoma or formal display niche yet intimate enough for private practice, and it reads as lived devotional heritage rather than decorative tabletop sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining identity marker is the horse-head iconography. Across Japanese lineages the form of Bato Kannon varies, standing or seated, single-faced or multi-aspect, but the horse head remains the anchor: a visual statement of swift rescue and obstacle-breaking compassion. That clarity of iconography gives the figure a serious, temple-adjacent presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors seek Bato Kannon for its rarity relative to standard Kannon imagery, for a purpose-driven iconography associated with removing obstacles and averting misfortune, for an immediate sculptural drama that reads even to viewers who cannot name the deity, and for its coherence within collections built around Kannon variants and esoteric protector forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Presented as Edo-period style; exact dating not established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved wood; aged surface, any historic finish or pigment present as traces only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 40.8 cm · W 21 cm · D 12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bato Kannon (Horse-Headed Kannon), protector form of Avalokitesvara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Altar centerpiece, tokonoma, or keystone of an iconographic collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonest age character: surface wear, abrasions, softened edges and small losses visible in the photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePossible historic repair traces; the photographs are the primary condition record.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest approached as a character-grade historic devotional sculpture rather than a pristine showroom object; the patina records incense, handling and time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeity identification is a best fit based on the visible horse-head attributes; no inscriptions or temple documentation accompany the figure, and the period is given as Edo-period style only, without a precise date. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/jizo-bosatsu-monumental-81cm-dry-lacquer-statue-inscribed-staff\"\u003eMonumental 81 cm Jizo Bosatsu figure\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/cloisonne-shakyamuni-buddha-gilt-face-floral-robe-32-cm\"\u003eCloisonné enamel Shakyamuni Buddha\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/edo-zushi-benzaiten-daikokuten-bishamonten-triad\"\u003eEdo zushi with Benzaiten, Daikokuten, Bishamonten\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: bato kannon statue · horse headed kannon carving · batō kannon wood figure · horse headed avalokitesvara · esoteric buddhist protector statue · edo style buddhist wood carving · kannon protector form statue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51883100471589,"sku":null,"price":1940.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/BatoKannon_Horse_HeadedKannon_WoodenSculpture_1.png?v=1768130617"},{"product_id":"vintage-bizen-yaki-oni-kabuto-okimono","title":"Okimono de Oni Kabuto de Bizen-yaki, atribuido a Kimura Chōjūrō Tomoyoshi, casco de guardián con astas, 49 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Bushido\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eAn oni-inspired kabuto rendered in unglazed Bizen stoneware and attributed to Kimura Chōjūrō Tomoyoshi. With its antlered crown and strained, watchful face, it is less a helmet than a threshold sentinel, its surface shaped by earth, ash and flame rather than glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculptural okimono is formed from iron-rich, unglazed Bizen stoneware and shaped as an oni-inspired kabuto. It is not made of iron and was never intended as armor; its metallic appearance is entirely the result of traditional Bizen kiln firing. The modeling emphasizes mass, compression and authority. The antlered crown recalls both Shinto animal guardianship and the dramatic excess of kawari kabuto, and the facial expression, strained, watchful and almost grim, is deliberately unresolved, a sentinel rather than a curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKabuto okimono occupy a distinct place in Japanese material history. Inspired by functional armor, they were made for contemplation, display and symbolic guardianship, and from the late Edo period into modern times such objects were placed in tokonoma alcoves, shrine-adjacent interiors and martial households seeking spiritual continuity rather than military readiness. The oni deepens that role: in Japanese iconography oni are liminal protectors as much as demons, embodiments of strength, vigilance and karmic balance, and joined to the kabuto they form a guardian meant to repel misfortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBizen is one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns and is defined by its refusal of glaze. Wood-fired sessions, often exceeding ten days, produce natural surface effects such as yohen (kiln transformation), ash shadowing and iron-rich coloration; no two firings are identical, and each surface becomes a record of combustion. Its dense, restrained surfaces have long been aligned with martial aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttributed to Kimura Chōjūrō Tomoyoshi, the work reflects the late Showa to Heisei transition, when martial symbolism continued through artistic expression. It is best understood not as armor, nor even as a literal kabuto, but as a ceremonial okimono rooted in the visual language of samurai protection and transformed by the fire of Bizen-yaki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attributed to Kimura Chōjūrō Tomoyoshi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bizen-yaki (Bizen ware)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern (20th century), late Showa to Heisei transition; tradition-based\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bizen-yaki stoneware, unglazed and wood-fired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oni guardian with antlered crown, kabuto form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 49 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interior display \/ ceremonial ornament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition consistent with a wood-fired Bizen piece; surface abrasions, firing marks and tonal variation are characteristic of the kiln rather than defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttributed to Kimura Chōjūrō Tomoyoshi. No signature, box or papers accompany the piece, so the attribution is presented as such. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/samurai-bushido-heritage-armor-swords-art\"\u003eSamurai Arts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/meiji-period-japanese-metal-oni-figure-vessel\"\u003eMeiji cast metal oni figure with vessel\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/kitamura-seibo-signed-bronze-equestrian-samurai-kumagai\"\u003eKitamura Seibō bronze Kumagai Naozane on horseback\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/meiji-kabuto-form-koro-incense-burner-oni-mask\"\u003eMeiji kabuto-form koro incense burner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Bushido\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eArmory \u0026amp; Export\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmor, sword fittings and historical militaria travel with export paperwork, custom crating and insured freight through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003ePlan a museum-grade shipment →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: bizen yaki oni kabuto · kimura chojuro tomoyoshi bizen · bizen ware okimono · ceramic samurai helmet oni · antlered kabuto sculpture · japanese oni sculpture stoneware · six ancient kilns bizen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51892904886565,"sku":null,"price":2370.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/bizen_1.jpg?v=1768322165"},{"product_id":"bizen-ware-kabuto-okimono-samurai-helmet-ceramic-sculpture","title":"Okimono de kabuto de cerámica de Bizen, casco de samurái de gres sin esmaltar con cuernos de astas y rostro de oni, aprox. 47 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Bushido\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA kabuto reduced to its essence and rebuilt in clay: horns rising like antlers, a fierce menpo-like face in relief and a shell that reads as both armor and creature. At approximately 47 cm, this Bizen ware okimono is scaled to command a shelf, console or tokonoma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Bizen-yaki okimono is formed from iron-rich, unglazed stoneware and shaped as an oni-inspired kabuto. It is not made of iron and was never intended as armor; its metallic appearance comes entirely from traditional Bizen kiln firing rather than any applied material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBizen ware is one of Japan's major stoneware traditions, celebrated for its reliance on raw clay, extended wood firing and natural ash effects. Heat, ash and firing atmosphere produce dense surfaces, deep coloration and flame-driven textures, so that the kiln's forces become part of the final design. Applied to a samurai helmet, that philosophy of restraint, density and quiet power translates naturally into fired earth, qualities long aligned with Edo period martial aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oni motif stands for protection, vigilance and the mastery of fear. Within warrior households, okimono of this type served as symbolic guardians, often placed in tokonoma alcoves or reception rooms as expressions of discipline and spiritual readiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bizen ware (Bizen-yaki)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron-rich unglazed stoneware, wood-fired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oni-inspired kabuto with antler-like horns and menpo-like face in relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Overall size approx. 47.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition is recorded through the photographs; close-ups of horn tips, rims and base edges should be reviewed to confirm ceramic condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKiln variation in color and texture is intrinsic to Bizen ware and is not a defect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as Bizen ware in good faith; no independent papers accompany the piece. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/samurai-bushido-heritage-armor-swords-art\"\u003eSamurai Arts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/japanese-iron-turtle-kame-okimono\"\u003eJapanese cast iron turtle okimono\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/japanese-bronze-samurai-battle-tableau-meiji-taisho\"\u003eKawanakajima samurai bronze battle tableau\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/kato-kiyomasa-japanese-samurai-metal-sculpture\"\u003eKatō Kiyomasa spear-bearing samurai metal sculpture\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Bushido\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eArmory \u0026amp; Export\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmor, sword fittings and historical militaria travel with export paperwork, custom crating and insured freight through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003ePlan a museum-grade shipment →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: bizen ware kabuto · bizen yaki okimono · ceramic samurai helmet sculpture · oni kabuto ceramic · unglazed japanese stoneware helmet · japanese kabuto okimono · samurai helmet tokonoma display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51896887279909,"sku":null,"price":1875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/BizenWareKabutoHelmetOkimono_Approx.47cm_SamuraiHelmetSculpture_1.jpg?v=1768374863"},{"product_id":"bronze-fudo-myoo-acala-standing-statue-japanese-sacred-art-98cm","title":"Okimono monumental de Fudō Myōō (Acala) de bronce fundido, Rey de la Sabiduría de pie, era Shōwa o posterior, 98 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA commanding, near life-scale bronze of Fudo Myoo, the Immovable Wisdom King, conceived as a work of presence rather than ornament. At approximately 98 cm and nearly 26.8 kg, the figure reads architecturally, steadying the atmosphere of a room with disciplined calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Esoteric Buddhism Fudo is revered as the Immovable protector of the Dharma and remover of obstacles: fierce in appearance yet compassionate in function. The stern expression is iconography, not temperament, symbolizing mercy expressed as unwavering resolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast in patinated bronze, this is a modern Japanese work of the Showa era or later, executed within the classical iconographic tradition. Bronze grants Fudo his essential authority: permanence, gravity and the capacity to age with dignity. At this scale the figure becomes a contemplative anchor, suited to a meditation room, study or shrine-like interior where presence matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fudo Myoo (Acala), standing Wisdom King\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showa era or later; modern work in the classical iconographic tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast bronze, patinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 98 cm · Width approx. 34 cm · Depth approx. 23.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 26.8 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monumental, architectural display category\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural patina with minor display wear consistent with bronze at this scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall surface variations such as fine abrasions and shifts in oxidation tone, typical of bronze kept in real interiors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIconographic Key\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFudo Myoo (Acala): the Immovable Wisdom King, protector of the Dharma and remover of obstacles through disciplined compassion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWisdom Kings (Vidyaraja): fierce guardian manifestations whose wrath is symbolic and directed at delusion, not at beings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSword and rope: the sword is wisdom that cuts ignorance; the rope is compassionate restraint, guiding beings back to the path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCrating \u0026amp; Freight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwing to its packed weight and dimensions, the sculpture cannot travel by Japan Post EMS, DHL, FedEx or UPS parcel service and is shipped by cargo or freight, with custom crating, reinforced packing and coordination with domestic logistics providers, international freight consolidators and export brokers. Delivery typically takes 6 to 10 weeks depending on routing, carrier availability and customs clearance in the destination country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActual freight costs may differ from automated calculator estimates. A portion of the expected cost may be reflected in the price, and any difference is quoted separately once destination, delivery method and handling requirements are confirmed. Collectors are asked to request a customized freight quotation for their destination before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eCustoms classification: HS 9703.00 is the practical default for a standalone sculpture; some destinations' brokers may prefer HS 8306. Final classification varies by customs practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented as modern Japanese production of the Showa era or later; the exact decade and any maker attribution depend on marks, plaques or inscriptions visible in the photographs. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrated in Japan and shipped insured by air or sea freight. A freight quote is confirmed with you before dispatch through our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eMuseum-Grade Logistics Suite™\u003c\/a\u003e. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/edo-zushi-amida-nyorai-81cm\"\u003eEdo standing Amida Nyorai in large zushi\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/chinese-zizai-guanyin-yellow-stone\"\u003eYellow stone Zizai Guanyin with mandorla\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/jizo-bosatsu-wooden-sculpture-edo-70cm\"\u003eEdo period carved wood standing Jizo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: bronze fudo myoo statue · large acala bronze statue · japanese wisdom king bronze · fudo myoo okimono · monumental bronze buddhist statue · esoteric buddhist protector statue · showa bronze buddhist sculpture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51897531072805,"sku":null,"price":12520.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/MonumentalBronzeFudoMyooStandingStatue_Acala_EsotericBuddhistWisdomKingOkimono_1.jpg?v=1768380821"},{"product_id":"meiji-bronze-samurai-warrior-sculpture-55cm","title":"Escultura japonesa de bronce de un guerrero samurái de la era Meiji en pose dinámica de combate, estatua de escala museística, 55 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Small Wonders\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA Japanese bronze that chooses motion over stillness: a samurai caught mid-action, his armor reading as layered topography and the line of his weapon pulling the eye across the composition. At approximately 55 cm high and 13.2 kg, it is a room-scale presence rather than a tabletop curio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warrior is shown in the midst of combat, the textures of his armor building into layered topography and the weapon line carrying the eye across the whole composition. The sculpture's authority rests on what is undeniable in the object itself: scale, density and sculptural clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately 55 cm high, 50 cm wide and 50 cm deep, and weighing approximately 13.2 kg, this is not a tabletop curio but a room-scale piece with real gravitational presence, suited to a console, plinth or library where it can be seen in the round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is presented as Meiji-era bronze. Without independent papers, the dating is treated as probable and the attribution is left intentionally open. It is offered strictly as an art object and collectible sculpture, not for wear, protection or reenactment use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meiji era (probable; no papers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 55 cm · Width approx. 50 cm · Depth approx. 50 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 13.2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Samurai warrior in dynamic combat pose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatina and condition are to be judged from the photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttention points: surface integrity, edge wear and stability at the base contact points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented as Meiji-era bronze; without independent papers the period is treated as probable and attribution is intentionally left open. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/samurai-bushido-heritage-armor-swords-art\"\u003eSamurai Arts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/meiji-bronze-samurai-warrior-statue-kato-kiyomasa-theme-58cm\"\u003eMeiji bronze Katō Kiyomasa warrior with naginata\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/bronze-horse-sculpture-meiji-taisho-signed\"\u003eMeiji–Taishō bronze horse on wooden base\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/ito-koku-bronze-horse-seima-showa\"\u003eItō Kōku attributed Seima bronze horse\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Small Wonders\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eCabinet of Curiosities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkimono, netsuke and precious-metal miniatures surface rarely. Tell us the subject, material or carver you collect, and the Hunting Salon™ will search Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eBegin a Hunting Salon™ request →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: meiji bronze samurai sculpture · antique japanese bronze warrior statue · large bronze samurai statue · japanese bronze samurai okimono · meiji period warrior bronze · samurai statue for display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51897568756005,"sku":null,"price":3750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/Meiji-EraBronzeSamuraiWarriorSculpture_Approx.55cm_DynamicCombatFigure_1.jpg?v=1768379937"},{"product_id":"meiji-bronze-samurai-warrior-statue-kato-kiyomasa-theme-58cm","title":"Escultura de guerrero samurái de bronce del período Meiji, tema de Katō Kiyomasa con naginata, 58 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Bushido\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA bronze built for presence: an armored warrior set in a forward, grounded stance, naginata angled like a line of intention. At approximately 58 cm and over 12 kg, the figure reads as room-scale interior statuary, its authority resting on scale, sculptural clarity and the grammar of Japanese armor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure stands forward and grounded, the naginata held at an angle that reads as intention rather than mere weaponry. At approximately 58 cm in height and 12.4 kg in weight, it functions as room-scale interior statuary, an object that holds space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is presented as Meiji period, with the subject identified as a Katō Kiyomasa theme. Without independent papers the dating is treated as probable, and the historical identity is framed as motif rather than guaranteed portrait. What is undeniable is the scale, the sculptural clarity and the unmistakable grammar of Japanese armor and command.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatō Kiyomasa (1562–1611) was a prominent samurai daimyō of the late Sengoku to early Edo transition. In the decorative arts, Kiyomasa often signals a commanding armored archetype rather than a literal portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meiji period (probable; no papers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 58 cm · Width approx. 57 cm · Depth approx. 28 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 12.4 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Armored warrior with naginata; Katō Kiyomasa theme (motif identification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Art object and collectible sculpture only; not intended for wear, protection, reenactment combat or martial use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatina and condition are documented through the photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssessment focuses on surface integrity, edge wear and stability at the base contact points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Meiji period is represented as probable in the absence of papers, and the Katō Kiyomasa identification is a motif attribution rather than a documented portrait. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/samurai-bushido-heritage-armor-swords-art\"\u003eSamurai Arts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/meiji-bronze-samurai-warrior-sculpture-55cm\"\u003eMeiji bronze samurai warrior in combat pose\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/bronze-horse-sculpture-meiji-taisho-signed\"\u003eMeiji–Taishō bronze horse on wooden base\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/ito-koku-bronze-horse-seima-showa\"\u003eItō Kōku attributed Seima bronze horse\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Bushido\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eArmory \u0026amp; Export\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmor, sword fittings and historical militaria travel with export paperwork, custom crating and insured freight through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003ePlan a museum-grade shipment →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: meiji bronze samurai statue · kato kiyomasa bronze · japanese bronze warrior sculpture · samurai with naginata statue · large bronze samurai figure · antique japanese bronze okimono\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51897613844773,"sku":null,"price":3750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/Meiji-PeriodBronzeSamuraiFigure_KatoKiyomasa_Theme_Approx.58cm_NaginataWar_1.jpg?v=1768380487"},{"product_id":"showa-era-golden-guardian-lion-karajishi-tama-shishi","title":"León guardián karajishi de metal fundido dorado de la era Shōwa, con bola enjoyada sobre base de exhibición con roleos, años 1960–1970","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003ePoised in a dynamic stance atop a pierced jewel ball, this Showa-period guardian lion in golden-patinated cast metal is mounted on a decorative scrolling base. It expresses the shishi's protective symbolism through the decorative craftsmanship of mid-20th-century Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shishi, also known as karajishi, tama shishi or koma-inu, has long served as a guardian figure in Japanese culture, believed to ward off misfortune and protect sacred or important spaces. The jewel ball beneath it symbolizes wisdom, authority and spiritual control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the mid-to-late Showa era, around the 1960s and 1970s, the lion and its separate display base together form a composed interior centerpiece of traditional protective imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guardian lion (shishi) on a pierced jewel ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-to-late Showa era, circa 1960s–1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast metal with golden patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shishi: height approx. 32 cm × width 48 cm × depth 24 cm · Display base: width approx. 60 cm × depth 34.5 cm × height 10 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative scrolling display base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with minor age-related surface wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod attribution is based on casting style, patina development, construction methods and comparison with documented Showa-era decorative shishi; presented as authentic Japanese vintage decorative metalwork. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/meiji-period-japanese-metal-kara-shishi-lion-sculpture\"\u003eMeiji metal Kara Shishi lion with peony, signed Teruaki\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/toshisaku-signed-bronze-dove-okimono-flowering-rock-gold\"\u003eToshisaku signed bronze dove okimono\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/meiji-bronze-okimono-birds-rock-garden\"\u003eMeiji bronze okimono of birds on rock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? 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The composition reflects traditional protective symbolism expressed through mid‑20th‑century Japanese decorative craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shishi has long served as a guardian figure in Japanese culture, believed to ward off misfortune and protect sacred or important spaces. The jewel ball symbolizes wisdom, authority, and spiritual control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid‑to‑Late Shōwa Era (circa 1960s–1970s)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast metal with golden patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition with minor age‑related surface wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight (Approx.)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShishi: Height approx. 32 cm × Width 48 cm × Depth 24 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay Base: Width approx. 60 cm × Depth 34.5 cm × Height 10 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConfidence \u0026amp; Verification Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod attribution is based on casting style, patina development, construction methods, and comparison with documented Shōwa‑era decorative shishi figures. Presented as authentic Japanese vintage decorative metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- INTERNAL SEO KEYWORDS\nguardian lion, shishi statue, komainu decor, Japanese metal sculpture, Showa era decor, vintage Japanese okimono, jewel ball shishi, Japanese guardian beast, tokonoma display, shrine decor\n--\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Stewardship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvaluated under the Japonista Authentication Framework™:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial, carving, and surface-study comparison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconographic and stylistic verification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition and stability review (surface integrity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction assessment and handling-risk evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuaranteed 100% Authentic.\u003c\/strong\u003e Covered by the \u003cstrong\u003eJaponista Lifetime Authenticity Warranty™\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on Stewardship and Collecting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Japonista, we approach Buddhist statues, sacred images, and ritual objects not merely as collectibles, but as cultural and spiritual artifacts deserving of respect, understanding, and careful presentation. Every piece we offer is thoughtfully examined, researched, and curated with sensitivity to its origin, meaning, and historical role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur role is not only to offer access to rare and meaningful objects, but to serve as responsible custodians—connecting the right works with collectors who value depth, intention, and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInquiries, Availability, and Private Consideration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the cultural and heritage works may allow room for discussion, while others are held firmly due to rarity, condition, or cultural importance. All inquiries are reviewed personally and discreetly, and we welcome thoughtful questions or expressions of interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are exploring a particular theme, deity, lineage, or period—or seeking guidance in building a focused collection—our concierge team is always available to assist with quiet expertise and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcierge Support \u0026amp; Collector Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/japonista.com\/pages\/japan-s-premium-proxy-art-logistics-japonista-concierge-logistics\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJaponista Concierge™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e provides personalized assistance for collectors seeking deeper understanding, thoughtful acquisition, or long-term curation strategies. Whether your interest is devotional, scholarly, or aesthetic, we are here to help guide your journey with clarity and respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor select high-value or historically significant works, private reservation or structured payment arrangements may be available on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out to discuss eligibility and discreet options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore Proceeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe kindly encourage collectors to review our shop policies and house guidelines, available through the links in our website footer, which outline shipping, handling, and conditions specific to vintage, sacred, and collectible works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Closing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for exploring Japonista’s collection of Oriental Cultural Heritage and arts. We are honored to share these meaningful works and to help place them where they may continue to be appreciated, studied, and respected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have questions or wish to explore related works, please feel free to contact \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/japonista.com\/pages\/japan-s-premium-proxy-art-logistics-japonista-concierge-logistics\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJaponista Concierge™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e at any time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51901997678885,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/MonumentalBronzeShishiGuardianwithOpenworkJewelBall_1.png?v=1768487378"},{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-guardian-lion-metal-okimono-with-jewel-ball","title":"León guardián shishi japonés de la era Shōwa con bola enjoyada calada, okimono de metal fundido con pátina verde","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eOne paw set upon an openwork jewel ball, mane and tail sculpted for maximum presence, this green-patinated guardian lion translates the temple shishi into a decorative object for the home. Likely made in the mid-to-late Showa period, it carries the retro character of Japanese metalwork of its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure takes the classic shishi pose, one paw resting on an openwork jewel ball as a sign of protection and authority. Finished in a green patinated surface, it reflects retro Japanese metalwork aesthetics inspired by traditional temple guardians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntended as an interior decorative object rather than a ritual artifact, the lion relies on the expressive modeling of its mane, tail and muscular form for visual impact and symbolic presence. Shishi, the lion-dogs of Japanese tradition, have long guarded the thresholds of shrines and temples; here the motif is scaled for a console, cabinet or entryway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Likely mid-to-late Showa period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green patinated surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Width approx. 45 cm · Height approx. 29 cm · Jewel ball diameter approx. 17 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurface wear, patina variation and minor imperfections consistent with age and use; please review all images carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/bronze-nezumi-tawara-okimono-rat-rice-bale-covered-incense\"\u003eBronze rat on rice bale okimono\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/bronze-guardian-lion-shishi-jewel-ball-sculpture\"\u003eCast metal guardian lion with jewel ball\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/signed-japanese-bronze-pen-stand-with-child-and-sparrow-takaoka-casting\"\u003eTakaoka bronze pen stand with child and sparrows\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: japanese shishi okimono · metal guardian lion with ball · showa era foo dog statue · green patina lion sculpture · japanese komainu metal figure · vintage japanese lion okimono\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51902102667557,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/VintageJapaneseGuardianLionMetalOkimonowithJewelBall_1.png?v=1768494793"},{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-guardian-shishi-foo-fu-dog-lion-okimono","title":"León guardián shishi japonés con esfera enjoyada calada, okimono de metal con pátina oscura, 45 cm de ancho","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA guardian lion in full stride, one forepaw resting on an openwork jewel ball, its mane swept back and tail raised. Cast for the interior rather than the shrine, this dark-patinated Japanese metal okimono carries the protective imagery of the shishi into a domestic setting with considerable presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure emphasizes movement, strength and symbolic guardianship rather than ritual function. Its exaggerated mane, raised tail and muscular stance reflect stylistic conventions commonly seen from the late Meiji through early Showa periods, when traditional protective imagery was adapted for domestic interiors and export-oriented decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pierced jewel ball beneath the forepaw represents wisdom, protection and the containment of chaotic forces. Shishi, the lion-dogs of Japanese tradition, have long stood as guardians at the thresholds of shrines and temples; here the motif becomes a decorative sculpture suited to collectors of Japanese decorative arts, traditional interiors or symbolic guardian imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Style associated with late Meiji to early Showa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal (unspecified alloy), dark patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Width approx. 45 cm · Depth approx. 17 cm · Height approx. 33 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guardian lion (shishi) okimono with openwork jewel ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed decorative object; surface wear, minor scratches and marks, and signs of age consistent with prior display and storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact material composition is not documented; the piece should be regarded as decorative metalwork rather than shrine or temple sculpture, and the Meiji to Showa reference describes its style rather than a confirmed date. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/bronze-nezumi-tawara-okimono-rat-rice-bale-covered-incense\"\u003eBronze rat on rice bale okimono\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/vintage-japanese-guardian-lion-metal-okimono-with-jewel-ball\"\u003eGreen-patinated metal shishi with jewel ball\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/bronze-guardian-lion-shishi-jewel-ball-sculpture\"\u003eCast metal guardian lion with jewel ball\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: japanese shishi metal okimono · guardian lion with jewel ball · japanese foo dog statue · metal komainu figure · vintage japanese lion sculpture · shishi okimono bronze tone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51902157160741,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/v_1.png?v=1768497006"},{"product_id":"guardian-lion-shishi-jewel-ball-iron-sculpture","title":"Okimono japonés vintage de metal de la era Shōwa con león guardián shishi y esfera enjoyada calada, forma de perro foo, 45 cm de ancho","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eMane flaring and tail raised, this dark-patinated metal guardian lion rests a forepaw on a pierced jewel ball. A decorative Japanese okimono made for interior display, it carries the protective imagery of the temple shishi into the domestic room with movement, strength and symbolic vigilance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lion's exaggerated mane, raised tail and muscular stance reflect conventions common from the late Meiji through the early Showa periods, when traditional protective imagery was adapted for domestic interiors and export-oriented decorative arts. The openwork jewel ball represents wisdom, protection and the containment of chaotic forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure emphasizes symbolic guardianship rather than ritual function and is best understood as decorative metalwork rather than shrine or temple sculpture, suited to collectors of Japanese decorative arts, traditional interiors or guardian imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guardian lion (shishi) okimono with pierced jewel ball beneath the forepaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showa vintage; style of the late Meiji to early Showa periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal, alloy undocumented; dark patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Width approx. 45 cm · Depth approx. 17 cm · Height approx. 33 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed decorative object with surface wear, minor scratches and marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigns of age consistent with prior display and storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExact material composition is not documented; regard the piece as decorative metalwork. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/japanese-metal-shishi-guardian-lion-sculpture\"\u003eMetal Tama Jishi guardian lion okimono\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/ninomiya-kinjiro-bronze-figure-36-5cm\"\u003eNinomiya Kinjirō cast metal reading figure\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/signed-japanese-bronze-pen-stand-with-child-and-sparrow-takaoka-casting\"\u003eTakaoka bronze pen stand with child and sparrows\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. Seeking a particular deity or school? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan for it. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eArrange crating and freight →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: japanese shishi okimono · metal guardian lion statue · foo dog with jewel ball · vintage japanese lion figure · shishi with tama ball · showa metal okimono\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51902168006949,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/MonumentalCast-IronGuardianLion_Shishi_1.png?v=1768497626"},{"product_id":"bronze-guardian-lion-shishi-jewel-ball-sculpture","title":"León guardián karajishi de metal fundido con esfera enjoyada calada, escultura decorativa shishi, 31 cm de ancho","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eIn East Asian art the guardian lion has long stood for vigilance and auspicious protection, and this cast metal karajishi renders the idea with real sculptural energy. Its forepaw rests on a pierced jewel ball, its mane streams and its tail curls, all at a width of about 31 cm, an ornament of presence for a home, studio or curated shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis decorative metal sculpture depicts a traditional guardian lion, often called shishi or komainu, shown dynamically with one forepaw resting on a pierced jewel ball. It is cast in dark-toned metal with flowing mane details, a curled tail and an expressive posture, and is intended as an ornamental display object rather than a ritual implement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuardian lions have long been associated with protection, authority and auspicious symbolism in East Asian visual culture. Sculptures of this type serve as interior ornaments, statement objects or symbolic guardians in homes, studios and curated display spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is a decorative metalwork inspired by classical motifs rather than a formally attributed antique; its value lies in sculptural character, craftsmanship and visual presence rather than documented historical provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast metal, dark-toned (exact alloy not determined)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Width approx. 31 cm · Depth approx. 13 cm · Height approx. 26.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guardian lion with pierced jewel ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative metalwork in classical style; not attributed as an antique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-owned decorative object showing signs of previous display and handling, including minor dust accumulation and small surface marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaning has been attempted, though some areas may retain residue within the detailed sculptural surfaces; refer closely to the photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/buddhist-statues-sacred-art\"\u003eBuddhist Statues \u0026amp; Sacred Art\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/signed-japanese-bronze-pen-stand-with-child-and-sparrow-takaoka-casting\"\u003eTakaoka bronze pen stand with child and sparrows\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/ninomiya-kinjiro-bronze-figure-36-5cm\"\u003eNinomiya Kinjirō cast metal reading figure\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/vintage-japanese-guardian-lion-metal-okimono-with-jewel-ball\"\u003eGreen-patinated metal shishi with jewel ball\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eTemple to Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonumental statues, zushi shrines and altars travel crated and insured through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. 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