A LARGE KUTANI PORCELAIN FIGURE OF A FRIGHTENED SHISHI
A LARGE KUTANI PORCELAIN FIGURE OF A FRIGHTENED SHISHI
Japan, Meiji (1868-1912) to Taisho period (1912-1926)
Molded as a shishi with its back arched, the four feet close together, the flaming tail raised up high, and the eyes wide open, with a frightful, startled expression. Painted in brightly hued enamels with gilt highlights such as the eyes, claws, and parts of the body, tail, and mane.
HEIGHT 47 cm
Condition: The top of the tail with an old repair, the glaze and colors well preserved, overall in good condition with traces of wear and firing irregularities.
Provenance: German private collection.
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A LARGE KUTANI PORCELAIN FIGURE OF A FRIGHTENED SHISHI
Japan, Meiji (1868-1912) to Taisho period (1912-1926)
Molded as a shishi with its back arched, the four feet close together, the flaming tail raised up high, and the eyes wide open, with a frightful, startled expression. Painted in brightly hued enamels with gilt highlights such as the eyes, claws, and parts of the body, tail, and mane.
HEIGHT 47 cm
Condition: The top of the tail with an old repair, the glaze and colors well preserved, overall in good condition with traces of wear and firing irregularities.
Provenance: German private collection.
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