Japanese Lacquered Wooden Shishi Dancing Lion Dog Mask Komainu Red Fabric OM96 aloeswood 青雲 means bluish clouds or

青雲 means bluish clouds or blue sky

It can also be used as a money tray

White paper has some stains

porcelain flower vase Kabin (Hanatate)

Japanese Lacquered Wooden Shishi Dancing Lion Dog Mask Komainu Red Fabric OM96 aloeswood 青雲 means bluish clouds orVtg Japanese Lacquered Wooden Shishi Lion Mask This is a Japanese lacquered wooden shishi lion mask. Also called komainu, these lion dogs are often depicted as guardian statues outside of temples. They are also famous for shishi mai, or lion dance (which has a Chinese equivalent). This gorgeous piece can be used for room decoration or shows and dances. The mouth opens and closes on a wooden frame and hinge attached to a string, and the ears are