Description :

A decorative grouping featuring a pair of Japanese Kutani-style Shishi (Foo Dog / Komainu) guardian figures, accompanied by a hand-painted opaline glass pitcher (ewer). Together, the pieces showcase rich surface ornamentation, vibrant color, and sculptural form, blending mid-20th-century Japanese ceramic tradition with 19th-century European decorative glasswork.

The Shishi figures display a bold iron red ground with extensive gilt scrollwork and raised enamel detailing, while the opaline glass pitcher features hand-painted grape and leaf motifs in soft green, blue, and orange enamels beneath a cranberry-toned neck and applied handle. The combination creates a visually striking display group with strong presence and decorative appeal.

Item Details:

Japanese Kutani-Style Shishi (Foo Dog) Guardian Figures

Quantity: Pair (2 figures)

Style: Kutani-style Japanese ceramic

Date: Mid-20th century (approximate)

Dimensions: Approx. 6–6½" H each

Material: Glazed ceramic with raised enamel and gilt decoration

Color / Finish:
Iron red ground with gold, turquoise, green, and blue accents

Design:
Hollow-bodied guardian figures with open mouths, scrolling manes, pierced floral medallion ball, and extensive molded texture

Origin: Japan (likely)

Hand-Painted Opaline Glass Pitcher (Ewer)

Date: Victorian era, 19th century (approximate)

Dimensions:
Approx. 8" H
Approx. 4½–5" W (widest point of body)

Material: Opaline glass

Color / Finish:
White opaline body with cranberry-toned neck and handle

Decoration:
Hand-painted grape and leaf motifs in green, blue, brown, and orange enamels

Design:
Bulbous body with elongated pouring spout and applied handle

Origin: European (likely)