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
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c. 1680
Porcelain with underglaze blue, red enamel, and gilding (Arita ware, Imari ware)
2012.268.1
early 20th century
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17th century
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2020.134.1-.36
18th century
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2006.388.1-.14
Robert Adam
Commissioned 1764, made 1765
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2014.810