Japanese Lacquered Wooden Shishi Dancing Lion Dog Mask Komainu Red Fabric OM96 aloeswood White paper has some stains

White paper has some stains

and white floral design

Vtg Japanese Art-board Painting Shikishi Spring Scene Sparrow flowers

5 cm long x 20 cm wide x 13

Japanese Lacquered Wooden Shishi Dancing Lion Dog Mask Komainu Red Fabric OM96 aloeswood White paper has some stainsVtg Japanese Lacquered Wooden Shishi Lion Mask This is a Japanese lacquered wooden shishi lion mask. Also called komainu, these lion dogs are often depicted as guardian statues outside of temples. They are also famous for shishi mai, or lion dance (which has a Chinese equivalent). This gorgeous piece can be used for room decoration or shows and dances. The mouth opens and closes on a wooden frame and hinge attached to a string, and the ears are