Shishi

CultureJapanese
Titles
  • Shishi
  • Guardian Lion
Datec. 14th century
PlaceJapan
MediumWood and lacquer
DimensionsOverall: 23 × 9 3/8 × 25 3/8in. (58.4 × 23.8 × 64.4cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by the Mitsubishi International Corporation
Object number94.131
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
107M Masterson Gallery
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Department
Asian Art
Object Type
ProvenanceResearch Ongoing

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