Amazing, large pair of striking red and black lacquer solid wooden shishi’gashira 獅子頭 (temple lion heads) with lovely carved and gilded details. Both lions have a very imposing expression.
The masks have subtle differences that allow them to be identified as mother with young.
The mother has broad pronounced eyebrows, wild sideburns, serrated fangs and a broadly wrinkled forehead. Her young has softer features.

A very nice thought that this mother and child have been able to stay together all this time, as most times they get separated.

Such heads were used during the traditional Japanese dance called ‘shishimai’ 獅子舞 (lion dance).
The jaw and tongue can be moved freely from the head, and the ears can be removed.

Period: Japan - Taishô period (1912-1926).

Dimensions including ears mother:
Height 35.9 cm, Width 59.5 cm, Depth 34 cm.
Dimensions including ears young:
Height 31 cm, Width 51.5 cm, Depth 31 cm.

Both are in a very good original condition with some minimal traces of wear conform age. Please look at the photos for a condition reference.

Japan's lion dance, known as shishi-mai (獅子舞), has a long tradition dating back to its introduction from China during the Tang Dynasty. Associated with Buddha's Birthday, the first recorded performance was at Tōdai-ji in Nara in 752. Commonly performed during the New Year to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits, it features lion dancers accompanied by flute and drum musicians. The dance is also seen at various festivals, with lions sometimes playfully biting people's heads for good fortune.
See the last photo for how a shishi'gashira head is worn during the dance.

When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity.

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Vuodesta 1996 lähtien "Japanilainen antiikkiliike" on tuonut japanilaisia antiikkiesineitä suoraan Japanista. Matkustamme Japanin läpi useita kertoja vuodessa käymällä huutokaupoissa, näyttelyissä, jälleenmyyjillä ja keräilijöillä. Amsterdamissa sijaitsevan fyysisen myymälämme lisäksi olemme aktiivisia myös Catawikissa. Olemme erikoistuneet samurai -panssaroihin (Yoroi) ja esineisiin, lakka -astioihin, näyttöihin, maalauksiin, buddhalaisiin patsaisiin ja moniin muihin japanilaisiin esineisiin!
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Amazing, large pair of striking red and black lacquer solid wooden shishi’gashira 獅子頭 (temple lion heads) with lovely carved and gilded details. Both lions have a very imposing expression.
The masks have subtle differences that allow them to be identified as mother with young.
The mother has broad pronounced eyebrows, wild sideburns, serrated fangs and a broadly wrinkled forehead. Her young has softer features.

A very nice thought that this mother and child have been able to stay together all this time, as most times they get separated.

Such heads were used during the traditional Japanese dance called ‘shishimai’ 獅子舞 (lion dance).
The jaw and tongue can be moved freely from the head, and the ears can be removed.

Period: Japan - Taishô period (1912-1926).

Dimensions including ears mother:
Height 35.9 cm, Width 59.5 cm, Depth 34 cm.
Dimensions including ears young:
Height 31 cm, Width 51.5 cm, Depth 31 cm.

Both are in a very good original condition with some minimal traces of wear conform age. Please look at the photos for a condition reference.

Japan's lion dance, known as shishi-mai (獅子舞), has a long tradition dating back to its introduction from China during the Tang Dynasty. Associated with Buddha's Birthday, the first recorded performance was at Tōdai-ji in Nara in 752. Commonly performed during the New Year to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits, it features lion dancers accompanied by flute and drum musicians. The dance is also seen at various festivals, with lions sometimes playfully biting people's heads for good fortune.
See the last photo for how a shishi'gashira head is worn during the dance.

When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity.

Myyjän tarina

Vuodesta 1996 lähtien "Japanilainen antiikkiliike" on tuonut japanilaisia antiikkiesineitä suoraan Japanista. Matkustamme Japanin läpi useita kertoja vuodessa käymällä huutokaupoissa, näyttelyissä, jälleenmyyjillä ja keräilijöillä. Amsterdamissa sijaitsevan fyysisen myymälämme lisäksi olemme aktiivisia myös Catawikissa. Olemme erikoistuneet samurai -panssaroihin (Yoroi) ja esineisiin, lakka -astioihin, näyttöihin, maalauksiin, buddhalaisiin patsaisiin ja moniin muihin japanilaisiin esineisiin!
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Dynastinen tyyli/aikakausi
Taishō period (1912-1926)
Esineiden lkm.
2
Alkuperämaa
Japani
Attribution
Original
Materiaali
Kullattu, Lakka, Puu
Height
35.9 cm
Width
59.5 cm
Teoksen nimi
Shishi'gashira 獅子頭 (temppelileijonanpäät)
Depth
34 cm
Condition
Erinomainen kunto

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Excellent seller, easy communication, very friendly. I recommend

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Penetrator1973

All went well and item is as expected. Also pick up went fluid.

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Parfait rapide et bien emballé merci

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2de artikel van deze verkoper, heel snel geleverd, goed verpakt. Wederom blij mee :)

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Très belle lanterne, envoi rapide sans problème. Impeccable !

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phildegomme

Paravent absolument fantastique C’est le 2ème que j’achète au vendeur Parfait à chaque fois

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Perfect Packing and a precise and safe Delivery really a professional Seller Thanks maurizio

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maurip

Bel objet , je suis très satisfaite . La livraison a été rapide .Merci

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Beautiful armchair, packed very, very professionally. Top-class craftsmanship. It's not often you come across such beautiful furniture. Thank you :)

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Envoie rapide magnifiques poupées aucunes mauvaises surprises bon vendeur

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berlioz91

Great piece. Thank you very much!

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user-f184f6abc06d

Item as described. In good condition apart from one hinge on a leg became lose (one screw found, one screw is missing, but I have similar ones). But that’s fixable.

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Dear Georgy, Thanks for your feedback. Sorry for the screw issue and thanks a lot that you can fix it yourself. Thanks again have a nice day, Marco Zoomers - Japanese Antique Store

Packed nicely, item’s condition is the same as in the photos. Recommended seller!

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Mooi, bijzonder object, blij mee! Goede conditie voor de leeftijd. Opgehaald in de winkel, waar ik heb genoten van het prachtige aanbod! Top verkoper! Graag tot de volgende keer!

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gelukskruik888

Wow! Een van de mooiste stukken in mijn collectie! Met een zeer net certificaat van authenticiteit. Geweldig goed ingepakt. Ik ben uitermate tevreden!

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HLeonard

DENK DAT ZE WERKEN OP DE JUISTE WIJZE MET VOLDOENDE INFORMATIE EN CORRECTE PRIJZEN

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vivipati

Je tenais à vous exprimer ma plus grande satisfaction suite à la livraison de l objet que j'ai commandé. Non seulement cela a été rapide mais le produit lui-même dépasse toutes mes attentes. MERCI !

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emballé avec soin, arrivé rapidement et objet magnifique !

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Envío rápido, bien protegido y producto según las imágenes publicadas. Un buen servicio.

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great object, excellent condition, carefully packaged and swiftly delivered, great seller!

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Excellent seller, easy communication, very friendly. I recommend

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