{"product_id":"monumental-bizen-shishi-okimono-guardian-lion-86cm","title":"Okimono monumental de cerámica Bizen de gres sin esmaltar con león guardián shishi, atribuido al Edo tardío, 86 cm de ancho","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eFired in the unglazed, high-temperature stoneware tradition for which Bizen is revered, this guardian lion spans about 86 cm, a room-defining sculpture rather than a tabletop object. Flame and ash have given the clay a natural depth and surface variation that no paint can replicate, reinforcing the shishi's ancient role as protector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shishi is a protector figure in Japanese visual culture, associated with warding off misfortune and stabilizing a space. Here that symbolism is reinforced by the material itself: unglazed clay transformed by flame and ash in the kiln, producing natural depth and surface variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBizen ware, made in Okayama Prefecture, is one of Japan's oldest stoneware traditions, known for long firings without glaze in which the effects of fire and ash become the decoration. At an imposing footprint of about 86 cm wide and 78 cm high, this okimono belongs to architectural rather than shelf scale.\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 Edo period (provisional attribution)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan (Bizen ware)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unglazed high-fired stoneware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 78 cm H × 86 cm W × 52 cm D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Net approx. 45 kg (conservative estimate); packaged with crate and pallet approx. 80 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cargo or freight only; exceeds standard parcel services (EMS, DHL, FedEx, UPS). Crate approx. 110 × 90 × 85 cm (~0.84 m³); delivery typically 6 to 10 weeks; directional freight estimates: Asia $1900 – $3,500, North America $3,100 – $4,800, EU\/UK $3,100 – $5,900; exact quote per destination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural flame and ash surface variation of unglazed Bizen stoneware; the photographs form part of the condition record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOversize Crating Plan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParcel lanes are typically unsuitable for ceramics of this mass. The piece is planned for a pallet with crate or plywood overpack and internal bracing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePallet base: crate captured and strapped to a pallet to prevent tip-over and rough handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal bracing: rigid foam blocks immobilizing all sides, with zero movement permitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressure management: no direct pressure on protruding features (mane, face, tail)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlywood overpack recommended, as double-wall cartons are rarely adequate at this mass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrush zones: reinforced corners with rigid top and bottom panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture barrier with bag and desiccant, mandatory for sea freight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented as late Edo period; without independent authentication, the period should be treated as provisional unless further documentation is supplied. 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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