Vase with Lion-Shaped Handles and Cranes amid Clouds

The vase, titled "Vase with Lion-Shaped Handles and Cranes amid Clouds", is predominantly white. The body of the vase is bulbous at the bottom and narrows to a neck with a wide mouth. It has two handles on either side shaped like lions' heads. The vase features a raised geometric pattern around the rim. The body of the vase showcases a design of overlapping semicircles and floral motifs. The background of the image is a flat gray color. The artist of this piece is not visually identifiable.

Artwork details

Date:: first half of the 19th century
Medium:: White porcelain with designs in low relief (Hirado ware, Mikawachi kiln)
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 416 × 624 px
Museum record:: View original