This is a wood carving by my father-in-law. (Akiguchi, Honan) Made in the winter of Heisei 5 (1993). It's a lion from the play "Shakkyo" (Stone Bridge). It has dignity and power with gold leaf. Due to aging, there is some fading, scratches, and paint loss, but it is a wonderful piece. * Please do not rub it strongly with cloths containing a lot of moisture or alcohol, as the color may come off.