Details
- Dimensions
- 16.93ʺW × 9.84ʺD × 29.92ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Ceramic
- Condition
- Unknown, Needs Restoration
- Color
- Turquoise
- Condition Notes
- Heavy Signs of Use,Patina Consistent with Age and Use,Partially Restored Heavy Signs of Use,Patina Consistent with Age and Use,Partially Restored less
- Description
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striking pair of 19th century shachikoko rood ornaments circa 1880.
these appear to be ‘shachikoko’ sea monsters still retaining their … more striking pair of 19th century shachikoko rood ornaments circa 1880.
these appear to be ‘shachikoko’ sea monsters still retaining their bold colours, showing the head of a dragon with the body of a carp.
both are made from 2 sections and would have been originally nailed to the roof.
because of the material used and their purpose there are losses and repairs. less
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