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Lion Dogs (Shi-shi 獅子) and Peonies
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Lion Dogs (Shi-shi 獅子) and Peonies

Artist Kagetoshi 景利 (Japanese, died 1843)
Place of OriginKyoto, Japan
Datemid 19th century
Dimensions1 × 1 1/4 in. (2.5 × 3.2 cm)
Mediumivory and ebony
ClassificationSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Richard R. Silverman
Object number
2023.207
Not on View
Descriptioncarved ivory with inlaid ebony
Masatoshi 雅俊 (Nakamura Tokisada 中村時定)
1971
Lion Dog (Shi-shi 獅子)
Bishū 美洲 (Saitō Katsutoshi 齋藤勝利)
1986

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