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Japanese Kutani Porcelain Pekinese Dog Playing with Shinto Shrine Bell

About the Item

Japanese Kutani porcelain sculpture of a Pekinese dog, playing with a Shinto shrine bell and wearing a gold ruffle collar. The very expressive figure features a luminous white ground with gold accents and a bright bell rope. A rare and fine masterpiece, frequently known as a symbol of royalty. The Japanese Chin is a breed with roots deep in the royalty of both the Chinese and Japanese Courts. Most experts agree that this breed began in China and migrated to Japan with Buddhist Monks. Meiji period, circa 1880s.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: G228 - 115437 - 02211stDibs: LU889322436952
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