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Japan. Edo/Meiji period. Bronze with dark patina. The big animal stands upright with his right forepaw on a brocaded ball with chrysanthemums. Around the chest he wears a string with tassels and bells and in his mouth he holds another long string with tassels. Flames flare from his leg joints, as is often found in mythological animals. The bushy tail with curled spirals is worked separately and can be removed. Length ca. 18cm. Condition B. Left hind paw broken and repaired.