

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
- View original
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