Description:
A SHISHI BRONZE SCROLL WEIGHT
Japan, Edo period, 18th century. Cast in openwork and neatly incised miniature bronze sculpture depicting two playful Shishi, mother and cub, with a brocade ball.
LENGTH 6 cm
WEIGHT 79.5 grams
Provenance: Austrian private collection.
condition: Excellent condition with fine
patina. Remainders of old mounts to bottom.