Handmade glass craft. This was made as a prototype by a craftsman. This is a work of Kojiro, a craftsman who ran a stone business in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, from the Meiji to early Showa periods. He was a so-called ordinary craftsman, but he left behind works that remain for posterity, such as the grave of Oryo, the wife of Ryoma Sakamoto (currently a tourist attraction and cultural heritage site in the city), and the Komainu (guardian lion-dog) "Kodaki no Shishi-zo" at Otsu and Suwa Shrine in the city. The dynamic lion statue, which looks as if it could start moving at any moment, is said to have been inspired by the following idiom: Shishi-funjin (獅子奮迅) Like a lion, fiercely rising up with tremendous momentum to hunt its prey. The eagerness to deal with things is bold. An example of intense activity and brilliant success. Perfect as a gift for someone who is expected to be active now. Desk tool, paperweight, or ornament. Size: Approximately 89 x 69 x 14mm Please understand that this is a used item before purchasing.