Grandmillennial 12” Mid-Century Japanese Shishi Foo Dogs in Vivid Sancai Glaze - Pair

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An absolute masterclass in Mid-Century Chinoiserie artistry, this monumental, matched pair of vintage 12.25-inch Japanese Shishi (Guardian Lions / Foo … Read more An absolute masterclass in Mid-Century Chinoiserie artistry, this monumental, matched pair of vintage 12.25-inch Japanese Shishi (Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs) is an interior designer's dream. Striking the perfect chord between historical presence and Hollywood Regency glamour, these exquisite sculptural guardians command attention on any mantle, entry console, or curated bookshelf.

Artistically, they are exceptional. Hand-finished in a spectacular, ultra-glossy Sancai/Majolica style tri-color drip glaze, they showcase a rich gradient of vibrant emerald green, deep midnight cobalt blue, and warm caramel-brown accents. True to ancient protective iconography, the pair features the roaring, open-mouthed male to ward away negative energy, alongside the closed-mouthed female to secure prosperity and domestic peace.

Crafted via expert mid-century slip-casting with pristine white earthenware clay, their physical presence is matching and substantial. A spectacular, ultra-fine, microscopic network of authentic glaze crazing blankets the glossy ceramic skin—a textbook vintage hallmark built over a half-century of slow aging that modern reproductions simply cannot replicate.

Condition:
Meticulously curated and in absolute flawless vintage condition. There are zero chips, zero cracks, zero structural fleabites, and zero repairs. The razor-sharp tips of the protective curls, paws, and tails remain entirely perfect. The unglazed undersides retain their structural kiln vent holes and come fitted with vintage emerald green felt floor protectors to preserve your fine furniture surfaces.

Dimensions & Weights:
• Height: 12.25 in. (both)
• Depth: 7.0 in. (both)
• Width: 11.0 in. (both)
• Male Weight: 5 lbs. 1 oz.
• Female Weight: 3 lbs. 14 oz.
• Total Combined Raw Weight: 8 lbs. 15 oz.

Styling Note: A quintessential focal piece for the Grandmillennial, Hollywood Regency, or high-end Eclectic interior design aesthetic. Due to the highly fragile, hollow ceramic nature of these substantial 12-inch statement pieces, they will be meticulously double-boxed, packed with specialized care, and fully insured for transit. See less