DepartmentAsia
Shishi
NameAnimal figure
Artist
Artist Not Recorded
Dateca. 1970
Place madeNaha, Ryukyu Islands, Japan, East Asia, Asia
Mediumceramic
Dimensionsoverall: 10.75 CM H X 11 CM W X 6.5 CM D
Object numberA.1981.47.2V
Description2 pieces. Pair of Shishi dogs. Moldmade. Dog courches down in front, tail end up. White with blue mane, tails, feet and leg joints. Brown ears, top of head and face. One with mouth open, fangs and tongue.Late 18th to early 19th century
Rosalia Tineo Torres
2017