

The image shows a black and white photograph of a sculpture of a creature titled "Shishi" by an unknown artist. The sculpture depicts a creature with a large body and four legs, facing left. The creature has a large head with a curled snout and curled horns on top of its head. Its body and legs are decorated with swirling patterns. The back legs are thicker and more defined than the front legs. A curly tail extends upwards from its back. A crack runs down the side and back of the sculpture. The background is plain and light colored. The sculpture casts a faint shadow on the surface it's sitting on.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1830
- Medium
- Pottery covered with enamels (Kairakuen ware)
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 573 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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