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Incense Holder - Tama Shishi Lion

Metalwork
Craft Company
Yotsukawa Seisakusho
ORIGIN
Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture
SIZE
W38 × H44 × D17mm
MATERIAL
Copper, silver paint

A lion of fortune

Its magnificent mane flying, a copper lion roars heroically. Even with a countenance full of dignity, the figure is compact and lovely. The passion of the craftsman poured into the casting process adds a further layer of depth. The lion, said to ward off evil and bring good luck, will be a reassuring presence that brings rest and peace to your daily life.

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