Antique Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Hibachi Brazier Shi-Shi Fu Dogs 10" Inkbox Japanese kakejiku hanging scroll

Japanese kakejiku hanging scroll

The neck carries a heart-and-scroll border in blue and white

This tea cup and saucer are made with high fired ceramics for lasting durability

With exception to some minor signs of use it remains in fine condition and should serve well for another century of use

The fabric has a sheen

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Hibachi Brazier Shi-Shi Fu Dogs 10" Inkbox Japanese kakejiku hanging scrollThis is a bronze Hibachi Brazer from the early Meiji era (1868 1912). This one features a Fu Gog Shi Shi or a lion dog playing with a ball on a string. This symbolism of the Shi Shi with a ball represents protection of the world or guarding the outside gate. It also features roaring face handles as well. It sits on a thick wooden base to keep the weight distributed evenly over tatami flooring and to keep it from scorching the floor. This type of