Figurine

81-23-33A

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 81-23-33A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Date Made 20th Century
Section Asian
Materials Rock Crystal
Iconography Animal
Description

A rock crystal male (a) lion (kara shishi) with both front feet resting on a ball with a fitted wooden (b) stand. The crystal is probably from Gotemba in Japan.

Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul K. Addams, 1981

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