{"product_id":"large-japanese-kutani-ware-shishi-lion-sculpture","title":"Large Japanese Kutani Ware Shishi Lion Sculpture","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully expressive large-scale \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Kutani ware lion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshishi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rendered in a rich red-orange glazed ceramic finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally associated with protection and believed to ward off evil spirits, shishi lions have been used in Japanese decorative arts for centuries. This substantial example has a particularly dramatic presence, with an intricately modelled mane, curled tail, powerful stance and characterful facial expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lion rests its paw upon an elaborately decorated ball, adding further colour and ornamental detail to the sculpture. At approximately 50cm high and 50cm wide, it is a substantial decorative piece that works particularly well placed on the floor, a low console or within an entrance hall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unusual statement object for collectors of Japanese ceramics or for an interior requiring something distinctive and highly decorative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Kutani ware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShishi \/ guardian lion design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlazed ceramic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich red-orange finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntricately modelled mane and detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorated ball beneath front paw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally regarded as a protective symbol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Near perfect condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Nice, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: approximately 50 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: approximately 50 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: approximately 40 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in near-perfect pre-owned condition. Please refer carefully to the photographs, which form part of the item's description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Gairaut","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53582106263818,"sku":null,"price":340.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4316\/5706\/files\/LargeJapaneseKutaniWareShishiLionSculpture.png?v=1787845890","url":"https:\/\/meublesmonaco.com\/it\/products\/large-japanese-kutani-ware-shishi-lion-sculpture","provider":"Meubles Monaco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}