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Chinese lion dog with ball, Kutani ware

Date19th century
MediumPorcelain; White and blue glazes; Red, pink, and gold overglaze enamels; Black and gold lacquers
Dimensions1 1/4 x 1 x 1 1/4 inches (3.2 x 2.5 x 3.2 cm)
CultureJapanese
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Carl A. Kroch, Class of 1935
Terms
  • Ceramics
  • Costume
  • Sculpture
  • Costume accessories
  • Netsuke
  • Black and gold lacquers
  • Porcelain
  • White and blue glazes
  • Animals
  • Balls
  • Cats
  • Dragons
  • Flowers
  • Mythological creatures
  • Lions
  • Peonies
  • Plant-derived motifs
  • Spheres
  • Toys
  • Japanese
Object number87.048.094
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