Antique Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Hibachi Brazier Shi-Shi Fu Dogs 10" Kokeshi The bucket held about 18

The bucket held about 18 liters

with jointed traditional construction

Height = 15”

Also known as a calligraphy chest as it housed an ink stone (suzuri)

Yoshida was a key figure in the shin-hanga (new print) movement

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Hibachi Brazier Shi-Shi Fu Dogs 10" Kokeshi The bucket held about 18This is a bronze Hibachi Brazer from the early Meiji era (1868 1912). This one features a Fu Gog Shi Shi or a lion dog playing with a ball on a string. This symbolism of the Shi Shi with a ball represents protection of the world or guarding the outside gate. It also features roaring face handles as well. It sits on a thick wooden base to keep the weight distributed evenly over tatami flooring and to keep it from scorching the floor. This type of