This is a ceramic object of a Komainu (guardian lion-dog) from around the Taisho era, approximately 100 years ago. It has a superb atmosphere and a dignified presence. I am drawn to the texture, the natural feel, and the expression that have come with the passage of time. It has a strong presence and will enhance your interior decor, and it seems like the Komainu will offer protection. ◯ Size (cm) Height 16.5, Width 11, Depth 7 Also on sale #Kevin'sRoom Antique Vintage Brocante Orne de Feuilles Retro vintage antique lucky cat Maneki Neko Japan kutani imari Kutaniyaki figurines Feng Shui Fine art and crafts Old art antiques Buddhist altar fittings National treasure Kitaoji Rosanjin Stage props Old art Old tools Buddhism Buddha Oriental art Amitabha Buddha Tea ceremony utensils Old tools Art gallery Modernism Modern art Contemporary art African art Art Museum Art art Mid-century Japan Folk Crafts Museum Mingei Handmade Folk craft Cubism Asian goods Scandinavian goods Showa retro Taisho Meiji Edo Romance Dolls Figurines Arabia Marimekko Alessi alvar aalto aino aalto Alvar SSKK Iittala bird Aalto Ilmari Tapiovaara Wegner Finn Juhl Gustavsberg Oiva Toikka Lisa Larson Lucie Rie Bernard Leach Kanjiro Kawai Bauhaus Sun Koro Ku Yanagi Soetsu Sori Yanagi Takashi Murakami Arita ware Kutani ware Ko-Imari Imari Yachimun Koishiwara ware Onta ware Mashiko ware Hagi ware Koransha Old Shigaraki Shigaraki ware Seto ware Bizen ware Mino ware Kiyomizu ware Kyo ware Fukagawa-sei Seto Novelty Amabro Utensils Holmstock Kensington Cat Noritake Royal Doulton J&G Meakin mid winter Royal Worcester Rorstrand Meissen Royal Crown Derby