Netsuke: male lion with a ball

Netsuke: male lion with a ball

Netsuke: male lion with a ball

Place of OriginJapan

Date19th century

Dimensions1 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. (3.8 x 4.4 cm)

Mediumwood with red, black, and tan lacquer

ClassificationSculpture

Credit LineGift of H. A. Fee

Object number

1948.148A

Not on View

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