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Description: | This carved ivory netsuke from Japan depicts an open-mouthed shi-shi (lion dog) clasping a ball while a puppy sits on its back. The mythical lion dog is reputed to have magical qualities and is used as a symbol to ward off evil.The carved details of the dogs' fur and features have been emphasised by the use of a dark stain.
Netsuke of a lion dog (Shi-Shi) with a puppy on its back. | License: | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/uk/ | Publisher: | Wolverhampton Arts and Museums Service | Rights holder: | Wolverhampton Arts and Museums Service | Subjects: | Lions Decorative arts Dogs Japanese Decorative Art Japan | Source: | Black Country History | Identifier: | http://www.blackcountryhistory.org/colle... | Go to resource |
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