Chinese Lions
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Kano Eitoku's Chinese Lions into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Kano Eitoku's Chinese Lions is a magnificent example of Momoyama-period grandeur, radiating power and dynamism through its bold composition and lavish gold-leaf background. Painted in the late 16th century, this iconic pair of shishi (mythical lion-dogs) embodies the opulent aesthetic favored by Japan's warrior elite, combining Chinese-inspired symbolism with distinctively Japanese decorative flair. Eitoku, the foremost Kano school master, revolutionized screen painting with his monumental style—scaling up motifs to dominate the visual field while maintaining exquisite brushwork in the lions' swirling manes and penetrating eyes. The work’s cultural significance is profound: it reflects the era’s political theater, where warlords like Oda Nobunaga used such artworks to project authority. As a pinnacle of byōbu (folding screen) art, Chinese Lions represents a bridge between Chinese artistic influence and Japan’s evolving national identity.
For modern interiors, Chinese Lions’ gilded splendor makes it ideal for statement spaces—consider a minimalist office where its gold tones echo metallic desk accessories, or a high-ceilinged foyer where a reproduction screen balances contemporary furniture. The painting’s dominant warm hues pair well with deep indigo or black lacquered surfaces, creating yin-yang contrast. Given its original large scale (typical six-panel screens span 3-4 meters), ensure sufficient wall space; for smaller rooms, focus on detail close-ups framed as triptychs. In traditional settings, match with shoji screens and rough-hewn wood; in eclectic spaces, juxtapose with modern abstract sculptures for dramatic cultural dialogue. Optimal lighting (warm spotlights at 45-degree angles) will make the gold leaf shimmer as Eitoku intended.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
