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Chinese lion (karashishi)
Chinese lion (karashishi)

Chinese lion (karashishi)

Place of OriginJapan
Dateapprox. 1700-1800
MaterialsElephant ivory with inlaid eyes
DimensionsH. 7.1 cm x W. 5.2 cm x D. 2.7 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB70Y910
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on view
Subject
  • lion
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approx. 1800-1850
Foreign dog
approx. 1750-1800
Rooster
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1900-1950
Puppies
Tomonobu
probably 1781-1800
Rabbit
Tomochika
approx. 1800-1870
Recumbent horse
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approx. 1900-1950
Coiled snake
approx. 1800-1900
Rat on candle
approx. 1800-1900
Fisherman with octopus
approx. 1700-1800
Dragon in clouds
Toyomasa
1800-1856