

Covered censer In form of Shishi
The ceramic object is a covered censer in the form of a Shishi. It features a bulbous body with four legs, each curled at the bottom. The body has three raised circular patterns on the visible sides. The lid is decorated with a creature that has horns protruding from its forehead. Two small nubs are on either side of the body near the top. The entire object appears to be monochromatic.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1780
- Medium
- White porcelain, boldly chiseled (Hirado ware)
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 548 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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