Shishigashira Japanese Old lacquered Gilt with eyes and tooth Shishimai head Mask Kagura Lion head Shinto tool ornament Okimono V708 BRIDGE 藤本鉄石 Fujimoto Tesseki (1816-1863) Japanese

藤本鉄石 Fujimoto Tesseki (1816-1863) Japanese antique art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Arbor in Deep Mountains Landscape Sansui A275

people placed a tetsubin (iron kettle) over the hibachi to boil water for tea

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伊藤若冲 Ito Jakuchu (1716-1800) Japanese antique art Paired kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scrolls / Suiboku Ink Painting - Chickens with Box A628

Signature: 八十三翁 83 years old Nantenbo 南天棒 Nantenbo

Shishigashira Japanese Old lacquered Gilt with eyes and tooth Shishimai head Mask Kagura Lion head Shinto tool ornament Okimono V708 BRIDGE 藤本鉄石 Fujimoto Tesseki (1816-1863) JapaneseDescription Shishigashira Japanese Old lacquered Gilt with eyes and tooth Shishimai head Mask Kagura Lion head V708 Shishigashira (Shishimai head Mask Lion head Foo dog)Japan has a long tradition of lion dance and the dance is known as shishi mai in Japanese. The dance is commonly performed during the New Year to bring good fortune and drive away evil spirits, and the lion dancers may be accompanied by flute and drum musicians. Dimensions: 20" x 10.