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Censer in the Form of a Chinese Lion with Scroll and Sword Finial19th century

Not on view
Blue and white porcelain shishi guardian lion sculpture with scrolling cobalt decoration, open mouth, and a small cub figure seated on its back

Unknown, Censer in the Form of a Chinese Lion with Scroll and Sword Finial, 19th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Allan and Maxine Kurtzman, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Censer in the Form of a Chinese Lion with Scroll and Sword Finial
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
19th century
Period
Edo period (1603-1868) or Meiji period (1868-1912)
Medium
Hirado Mikawachi ware; porcelain with blue underglaze
Dimensions
Overall: 4 1/2 x 4 15/16 x 3 5/8 in. (11.4 x 12.54 x 9.2 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Allan and Maxine Kurtzman
Accession Number
AC1998.115.4.1-.2
Classification
Ceramics
Collecting Area
Japanese Art