Iron (cast/wrought) - Katsuhiko 勝彦 Takaoka Copperware 高岡銅器 - Japanese Guardian Lion of Good Fortune and Protection - Shōwa period (1926-1989)

Original Japanese Shōwa-period iron sculpture by Katsuhiko Takaoka Copperware, titled Japanese Guardian Lion of Good Fortune and Protection, depicting a Tamano-ri Shishi balancing on a sacred ball, measuring 24.0 × 29.8 × 12.8 cm and weighing about 5420 g, in good condition with cracks on the bottom of the ball. Height: 24 cm. Width: 29.8 cm. Material: Iron (cast/wrought). Artist: Katsuhiko 勝彦 Takaoka Copperware 高岡銅器. Period: Shōwa period (1926-1989).