Pair of Shishi (dogs)

CultureJapanese

OriginArita, Japan

Date1680s

MediumPorcelan with overglaze enamels

DimensionsOverall: 3 9/16 × 2 × 4 3/4 in. (9 × 5.1 × 12 cm)

MarkingsNo mark

DescriptionHizen ware. Shishi with coloured enamel decoration

Credit LineOn loan from The Macdonald Collection

Object numberT15.2.42

Classifications

Asian Ceramics

Sub-classification

Japanese Porcelain

Collections

Status

On view

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