Shishi (Lion Dog) Tsuba

“Shishi Tsuba”

Shishi (Lion Dogs) – Originated in China and Korea is also called “Lion of Fo”, “Lion of Buddha”, or “Dog of Fo”; where “Fo” (fu/foo) being the Chinese word for Buddha. A pair of shishi traditionally stand guard outside the gates of Japanese Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples and it is said to have magical properties and the power to repel evil spirits.

SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Zinc Alloy
• Height: 89 mm • Width: 80 mm
• Thickness (seppadai): 5 mm

Nakago-ana (inside measurements)
• Height: 27 mm
• Width (widest part): 7 mm

Weight: 153 g