Netsuke: lion-dog with a group of slats

Period Meiji Era (Japanese, 1868 - 1912)

Place of OriginJapan

Datelate 19th century

Dimensions3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (1.9 x 3.8 cm)

Mediumivory

ClassificationSculpture

Credit LineBequest of Noah H. Swayne

Object number

1928.139

Not on View

DescriptionAssemblage of seals. Lion-dog (shi-shi) with a group of slats.

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