Netsuke: Shishi and the clouds

Netsuke: Shishi and the clouds

Netsuke: Shishi and the clouds

Artist Jo

Place of OriginJapan

Datelate 19th century

Mediumbronze with gold plate

ClassificationSculpture

Credit LineGift of Richard R. Silverman

Object number

2013.83

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