{"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. 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