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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
Status
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
1741-1745
Object number: G83.1.668.1-2
ca.1670-1690s
Object number: G07.18.10.1-2
ca.1670-1690s
Object number: G04.18.42.1-2