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Hirato, Lion with Ball

Date19th century
MediumPorcelain; Pale bluish-white glaze; Black ink
Dimensions1 1/4 x 1 x 1 5/8 inches (3.2 x 2.5 x 4.1 cm)
CultureJapanese
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Carl A. Kroch, Class of 1935
Terms
  • Ceramics
  • Costume
  • Sculpture
  • Costume accessories
  • Netsuke
  • Black ink
  • Pale bluish-white glaze
  • Porcelain
  • Animals
  • Balls
  • Cats
  • Mythological creatures
  • Lions
  • Playing
  • Spheres
  • Japanese
Object number87.048.085
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