Antique Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Hibachi Brazier Shi-Shi Fu Dogs 10 Haori It too has three rings

It too has three rings

which is also a symbol of longevity in Japanese and Chinese culture

Made of solid sugi (Japanese cedar) wood

PLEASE NOTE the vertical hairline on the side of the vase

Please enjoy the enlarged pictures to get a full appreciation of the fine keyaki wood and its century old original patina

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Hibachi Brazier Shi-Shi Fu Dogs 10 Haori It too has three ringsThis 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