Netsuke: Two Shi-shi on a Seal

Place of OriginJapan

Dateearly 19th Century

Mediumivory

ClassificationSculpture

Credit LineGift of Richard R. Silverman

Object number

2016.237

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DescriptionNetsuke in the shape of a seated shi-shi (or guardian lion; foo dog).

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