Rare Japanese Seto Pottery Folk Art Shishi Guardian Dogs, Meiji Period
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Rare Japanese Seto Pottery Folk Art Shishi Guardian Dogs, Meiji Period
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 5.91 in (15 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Pottery,Glazed
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Acknowledged fault: numerous minor firing cracks across surface of both figures, with one large firing crack penetrating the base of the open mouthed dog.
- Seller Location:Prahran, AU
- Reference Number:Seller: C170821stDibs: LU125627499273
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