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White glazed Chinese lion-dog, Hirato ware

Date19th century
MediumPorcelain; White glaze
Dimensions2 x 7/8 x 1 3/8 inches (5.1 x 2.2 x 3.5 cm)
CultureJapanese
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Carl A. Kroch, Class of 1935
Terms
  • Ceramics
  • Costume
  • Sculpture
  • Costume accessories
  • Netsuke
  • Porcelain
  • White glaze
  • Animals
  • Balls
  • Cats
  • Mythological creatures
  • Lions
  • Spheres
  • Spirals
  • Tails
  • Japanese
Object number87.048.098
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