Vintage Japanese Shishi Lion (SKU: 25D-120) -

Vintage Japanese Shishi Lion - 1980s Showa Era (25D-120)

SKU:
25D-120
$250.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 4 1/2"W x 2 1/2"D x 5"H per piece
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Shishi Lion, Showa Era (SKU 25D-120)

Showa-era glazed ceramic pair of guardian shishi lions on original wooden stand

This vintage Japanese shishi (also known as komainu) pair is rendered in richly pooled green, blue, and ivory glazes that catch the light beautifully. Each lion is modeled with a bold, curling mane, powerful haunches, and a dramatically flared tail, embodying the protective energy traditionally placed at shrine and temple entrances.

Presented together on a simple stained wooden dai (stand) with a small wooden name plaque reading 「魔除獅子」(mayoke shishi – “evil-warding lions”), this Showa-era set is ideal for an alcove, entryway, or tokonoma display. The compact scale and expressive faces make it a characterful accent for both classic Japanese interiors and modern eclectic spaces.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period (vintage)
  • Material: Glazed ceramic with wooden stand and plaque
  • Use: Decorative mayoke / guardian shishi lion pair for interior display
  • Features: Hand-modeled komainu-style forms; vibrant green and cobalt blue drip glaze; original wooden display stand; inscribed 「魔除獅子」 plaque; expressive vintage Japanese craftsmanship
  • Dimensions: 4 1/2"W x 2 1/2"D x 5"H per piece
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light wear consistent with age

A striking, ready-to-display shishi lion pair that brings traditional Japanese protection and color to any curated space.

 

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.

Additional Information
size:
4 1/2"W x 2 1/2"D x 5"H per piece