Japanese Karmakura Lion Dog Fragment. Early Japanese Sculptural form was created in the manner of all early works, with thin walls and economy of materials. Small, thin-walled, casting of a female with a cub, hollow core to make very light weight, beautifully modeled sculptural fragment. ... purpose unknown, .... size 2" tall, 2"long, 1" deep.
Now on a wooden museum mount for display, handsome.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: antique Japanese 12th century . Kamakura period. 4.8" tall on wooden block

Origin:
Japan

Materials & Techniques:
Bronze

Details:
Art Subjects: Animals
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Japan

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; antique Japanese 12th century . Kamakura period. 4.8" tall on wooden block