Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Shi-Shi | c.1970 merchants chests used in Japanese flower arrangement

used in Japanese flower arrangement (Ikebana) for fixing the flowers in the vessel or vase

Originally designed for children

A mild stain on the white lining but overall in a good vintage condition

it beckons customers

Green painted Chinese provincial elm stool featuring a tripod design with traditional joinery and a round seat

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Shi-Shi | c.1970 merchants chests used in Japanese flower arrangementVintage Japanese Kutani porcelain Shi shi, buddhist lion statue. Symbolising protection, strength, and prosperity, the shi shi has long stood as a powerful emblem in Japanese culture, often found guarding temples and sacred spaces. Kutani porcelain, produced in the Ishikawa region, is one of the most decorative styles. It is distinguished by: The use of rich colors: emerald green, deep red, yellow ochre, night blue and purple. Complex narrative