Netsuke: Shishi on a cloud

Netsuke: Shishi on a cloud

Place of OriginJapan

Datemid 19th century

Mediumwalrus tusk

ClassificationSculpture

Credit LineGift of Richard R. Silverman

Object number

2013.117

Not on View

DescriptionShishi (lion head) on a cloud. Back: mokugyo.

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