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Netsuke - Lion with Jewel
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This is a reproduction of a nineteenth century ivory nesuke from the collection of The San Diego Museum of Art. The lion (shishi) is depicted either with his mouth open, to scare off the evil demons, or with his mouth closed, to keep the good spirits in. The item that he holds between his paws, which looks like a globe, is called a tama. Price: $24.95 |
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