Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The shishi in a recumbent posture, with curled flaming mane and tail, the mouth wide open revealing tongue and fangs as it lets out a fierce snarl, the eyes pierced. WIDTH 22 cm Condition: Excellent condition with only minor wear. Provenance: From the private collection of Professor Filippo Salviati, Rome, Italy. A professor of archeology and art history at the Italian Institute of Oriental Studies at the Sapienza University of Rome, Prof. Salviati has researched and published extensively on Chinese archaic art.
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The shishi in a recumbent posture, with curled flaming mane and tail, the mouth wide open revealing tongue and fangs as it lets out a fierce snarl, the eyes pierced. WIDTH 22 cm Condition: Excellent condition with only minor wear. Provenance: From the private collection of Professor Filippo Salviati, Rome, Italy. A professor of archeology and art history at the Italian Institute of Oriental Studies at the Sapienza University of Rome, Prof. Salviati has researched and published extensively on Chinese archaic art.
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