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Antique Japanese Lacquer Lion Dog Processional Mask Circa 1880
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Antique Japanese Lacquer Lion Dog Processional Mask Circa 1880

19th century
Description

A Superb Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Processional Lion Dog (Shishi) Mask, circa 1880, with hinged jaw moving tongue and ears, in red and black lacquer with gilt highlights. Often carved from cedar wood this type of mask was used in Japanese theatre and street festivals, sometimes carried by a single person or a line of people wearing a textile body, the Shishi went before Bodhisattvas in religious street processions. One of the most famous processions is the Gion Matsuri festival held in Kyoto in July.

45cm high (with open jaw), 37cm wide, 35cm deep.

See this link for a similar example in the British Museum : http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/highlights/highlight_objects/asia/m/mask_of_a_shishi.aspx

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

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SA237416
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A Superb Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Processional Lion Dog (Shishi) Mask, circa 1880, with hinged jaw moving tongue and ears, in red and black lacquer with gilt highlights. Often carved from cedar wood this type of mask was used in Japanese theatre and street festivals, sometimes carried by a single person or a line of people wearing a textile body, the Shishi went before Bodhisattvas in religious street processions. One of the most famous processions is the Gion Matsuri festival held in Kyoto in July.
fig 1. Antique Japanese Lacquer Lion Dog Processional Mask circa 1880
fig 1. Antique Japanese Lacquer Lion Dog Processional Mask Circa 1880

45cm high (with open jaw), 37cm wide, 35cm deep.

See this link for a similar example in the British Museum : http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/highlights/highlight_objects/asia/m/mask_of_a_shishi.aspx

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA237416
Hand of Glory
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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Antique Japanese Lacquer Lion Dog Processional Mask circa 1880
Antique Japanese Lacquer Lion Dog Processional Mask circa 1880
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Antique Japanese Lacquer Lion Dog Processional Mask circa 1880
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