Shisa are the “lion-dogs” that guard the temples and Shinto shrines and over the years have become a cultural icon in Okinawa. The male is usually depicted…..

A small wooden box that also never made it to be lacquered before Christine left Japan. It’s subsequently been just treated with…..

A well-used large rectangular tray that was carved by Christine while she lived in Yokohama. Unfortunately it has developed a crack and had part of the lip chipped off.

A small hand mirror that never made it to be lacquered before Christine left Japan. It also never had a mirror installed on the other side.

A Squircle Tray, although I’m sure Christine would have called it square. It was carved while she lived in Okinawa as a birthday present for…..

Another well used tray, this time a small circular one, perfect for drinks. It was carved by Christine while she lived in Okinawa. It’s survived…..

This large well-used rectangular tray was carved by Christine while she lived in Okinawa. It’s a little worse for wear as….

This is a small wooden box Christine carved as a Christmas present for my father, Benny. Inside, it contains the music box mechanism from….