Description: New Kubagasaya Shisa Figurine Okinawa Dog from Japan Description [Material: Stones and sand solidified with resin] [Size: Height: 9cm Width: approx. 11.5cm Depth: approx. 5cm] Ishigantou (stone monument) is a talisman that has protected Okinawan homes since ancient times, just like the Shisa. In Okinawa, because demons (mazimun) tend to move in a straight line, ishigantou are set up at the end of T-junctions and three-way intersections as a talisman to prevent the intrusion of demons. It is said that if a demon hits an ishigantou, it will shatter. What is Shisa? Shisa are said to have originated from the Egyptian Sphinx, and are believed to have been brought to Ryukyu from China via Egypt and the Silk Road during the Ryukyu Kingdom's Age of Discovery (14th-15th century). Shisa, which spread throughout Okinawa as a talisman and guardian deity, are said to take in happiness (fortune) through the male's mouth, while the female, with her mouth closed, does not let the happiness escape. It is also said that Shisa has the power to purify rather than ward off evil spirits (Majimushi). Okinawa's guardian deity is also a symbol of marital harmony, making it the perfect gift♪ How to place a shisa: Facing the shisa, place the male (with its mouth open) on the right and the female (with its mouth closed) on the left. Statues of lion dogs and A-un are placed at the entrance to shrines, which are also a kind of barrier, and it is said that shisa have the same function as these statues. It is said that if you face it south, it will prevent fires, and if you face it northeast, it will protect your home from typhoons and water disasters. It is said that evil spirits (magumushi) come along the path people walk through, so it doesn't matter whether you place it inside or outside the entrance. The most important thing is to place it where you want to and where you can display it comfortably. The meaning of sitting and lying: Sitting posture [sit down and take care of the house], lying posture [things will go well] >>What is Ishiganto?>What is Shisa?>How to place>The meaning of "za" and "yoko" Shipping We will ship it within 5 business days. Thank you very much!
Price: 20.32 USD
Location: Hyogo
End Time: 2025-01-29T10:54:59.000Z
Shipping Cost: 13 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Kubagasaya
MPN: Does not apply
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Culture: Japanese
Handmade: No
