DepartmentAsia

Pair of Shishi (lion-dogs)

NameAnimal Group

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Dateca. 1970

Place madeNaha, Ryukyu Islands, Japan, East Asia, Asia

Mediumceramic, glaze

Dimensionsoverall: 11.5 CM H X 7.5 CM L X 4.5 CM W

Object numberA.1981.47.1V

Collections

Asia

Description2 pieces. Pair of Shishi dogs. Moldmade. Dogs sits on base. White with blue mane, tail, moustache, brown ears, top of head and face. Tails sticks straight up.

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