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Censer and Top in form of a Shishi

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of ceramic sculpture of a creature. The creature has a large head with an open mouth containing a dark interior. The head and neck are adorned with a ruff of curving protrusions resembling flames or waves. The body is covered in circular spots. There are large claws on the paws. A flame-like protrusion rises on top of the rear end of the creature. The creature faces left. A white background. The title of the image is Censer and Top in form of a Shishi.

Artwork Details

Date
1750
Medium
Porcelain decorated with enamels (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
545 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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