Censer in Form of a Shishi
Black and white photo of a ceramic object. The object depicts a creature with a large head, small body, four legs, and a tail. Head has a long snout, pointed ear, and curled tail-like structure. Mouth is open showing teeth. Body covered in circular pattern. Two small spikes on the top of back. Object appears to have a hole on the top of head. Object titled "Censer in Form of a Shishi" by artist unknown.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1820
- Medium
- Porcelain decorated in enamels; (Middle-period renaissance Kutani ware)
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 535 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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