Japanese Watercolor and Gouache on Paper, Foo Lions of Kasuga Shrine pilasters An antique set of twelve

An antique set of twelve aperitif glasses with tapering bowl on a faceted stem

Wood and glass frame

To finial: Height 30 inches

Francis Piggott (London

dark bronze

Japanese Watercolor and Gouache on Paper, Foo Lions of Kasuga Shrine pilasters An antique set of twelveDETAILS An antique watercolor and gouache drawing of opposing foo dog statues guarding the entrance of the Kasuga Shrine in Nara, Japan. TITLE Foo Lion of Kasuga Shrine FRAMING Gilt mat, clip frame MARKS Paper label (on reverse): Foo Lion of Kasuga Shrine Watercolor on Paper Painted in 19th century PLACE OF ORIGIN Japan PERIOD Meiji (1868 1912) DATE 19th century DIMENSIONS Width 23 Depth 0. 5 Height 8. 5 inches Sight: Width 15 Height 4. 25 inches