MARKED 1 old vintage Asian JAPANESE SHOWA period KUTANI FOO DOG SHISHI TEMPLE LOIN. Gilded not sure the k of gold. Typically 24k on these items.      These guardians represent prosperity, balance, and protection in the Japanese and Chinese cultures     Decorated in traditional Kutani style with gold highlights and and expressive face holding sword in mouth.    These  statues date in the early to mid 19th century   There are a few scratches to red paint on side and back depicted in pictures, appropriate for age and not seen upon display. Item weighs 3.78 lbs without shipping necessities Large size Approximate measurements 10" H 21" Circumference 9.5" (Front ) Length 8.5" Width PLEASE APPRAISE as I have. Xlisted in my antique groups FirmPrice as app collects 20%- I say this for those who do not sell