FOREIGN SHIPPING ONLY VIA GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM PLEASE READ MY DESCRIPTION TERMS AND IF NECESSARY DON'T HESITATE TO ASK ANY QUESTION YOU MAY HAVE BEFORE PURCHASING OR MAKING AN OFFER - GOOD COMMUNICATION MAKES GOOD FRIENDS AND A SMOOTH TRANSACTION! COURTEOUS COMMENTS CORRECTIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! This is an offering of aN: Authentic Edo period MENUKI PAIR. Unknown base metal possibly shakudo or copper. Features motif of "Gold Lion" in a Bamboo Grove (lions are covered by bamboo leaves). The pair are finely done with a nice gold wash or layering on the "dogs." IF YOU LIKE NEAT STUFF, Check out my other items! ALL OFFERINGS ARE AS IS WHERE IS, ALL SALES FINAL, ALL IMAGES AND TEXT ARE FULLY OWNED AND PROTECTED FROM USE WITHOUT PERMISSION: PAYMENTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF CLOSE OF THE OFFERING - IF YOU HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS, PLEASE LET ME KNOW BEFORE YOU BID - I DO TRY TO ACCOMMODATE! I CAN'T GUARANTEE NEXT DAY SHIPPING, BUT I'M USUALLY PRETTY FAST - SEE MY FEEDBACK!