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Netsuke of Seated Shishi Clutching a Ball

Ryōzan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black figurine of a sitting Shishi with a ball. The figurine has a shiny surface. The Shishi has a large head with a frown on its face. It has a tuft of fur on its forehead. Its body hair is depicted in wavy lines. The Shishi's eyes are gold. The Shishi's right paw holds a ball. The Shishi sits on its haunches with its left paw resting on its leg. The background is white.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Ebony with gold and horn inlay
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 394 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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