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Animal figure: JL.22-1984

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Porcelain Buddhist lion (karashishi). Moulded, and painted in enamels. The base is decorated with plum blossoms.

Legal notes

Lent by Mr and Mrs Roger Jenyns

Place(s) associated

  • Arita ⪼ Japan

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1984) by Jenyns, Roger, Mr and Mrs

Dating

Edo Period (1615-1868)
17th Century#
Production date: circa AD 1680

School or Style

Kakiemon

Materials used in production

Enamel
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Moulding
Enamelling

Identification numbers

Accession number: JL.22-1984
Primary reference Number: 208783
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Created: Friday 13 May 2016 Updated: Monday 18 September 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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