Shishi lion hand warmer, signed
Japan
Oribe ceramic, glaze
12" (127 cm) high by 13" (203 cm) deep
19th century
This ceramic hand warmer is in the form of a shishi lion, a beast with magical properties including the power to repel evil. It is heavy and has very thick walls; there are a couple of professionally restored hairline cracks.
#9736

$3200